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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

7 Colleges
$26,036 Avg Salary
$27,158 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #62 most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK

Our analysis found Mid-America Christian University to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . MACU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

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#2

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, OK

Out of the 7 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma Wesleyan University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Bartlesville, OKWU or OWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, theology graduates from OKWU or OWU take out $31,466 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

Criswell College

Dallas, TX

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Criswell College is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Criswell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.

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#4

The King's University

Southlake, TX

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The King’s University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, theology graduates from TKU take out $39,150 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 7 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Houston Baptist University landed the # 5 spot on the list. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

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Hardin - Simmons University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from Hardin - Simmons carry an average student debtload of $28,001.

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With a ranking of #7, Oral Roberts University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from ORU carry an average student debtload of $32,449. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $372.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 794
Arizona 87
Oklahoma 222

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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