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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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$50,581 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You

Theology & Religious Vocations is the #26 most popular major in the country with 27,459 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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The Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theology & Religious Vocations program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

About 5% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 95% are male.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#2

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Evangel University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 25% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Evangel University Report

#3

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Nazarene Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 13% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 88% are male.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Nazarene Theological Seminary

#4

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Out of the 18 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dubuque landed the # 4 spot on the list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

Of the 11 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at UD, 55% are male and 45% are female.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at University of Dubuque Report

#4

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Concordia Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

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#6

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 10% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 90% are male.

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#6

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Luther Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Luther Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Women make up 30% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Luther Seminary Report

#8

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Covenant Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Covenant Seminary, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Covenant Theological Seminary Report

#9

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, MO

Aquinas Institute of Theology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Aquinas Institute Saint Louis is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

Women make up 50% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Aquinas Institute of Theology Report

#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Saint Louis University

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 188
Minnesota 1,073
Iowa 188
South Dakota 67
Missouri 1,382
Nebraska 77
North Dakota 74

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

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 18 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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