2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You
Theology & Religious Vocations is the #23 most popular major in Ohio with 1,009 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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The Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for theology and religious vocations students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our analysis found Valor Christian College to be the best value school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the large city of Canal Winchester, Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Valor Christian College are $8,410 a year. After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Valor Christian College carry an average student debtload of $19,813.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio Christian University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Ohio list. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at OCU are $14,395 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ashland University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Ashland undergraduate students pay an average of $23,090 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 4 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the # 4 spot on the list. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Steubenville.
Franciscan U undergraduate students pay an average of $30,180 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Franciscan U carry an average student debtload of $25,692. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $543.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 882 |
| Michigan | 710 |
| Illinois | 1,796 |
| Wisconsin | 130 |
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Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
| Sacred Music | 554 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 35 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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