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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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$48,450 Avg Salary

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

With 599 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #61 most popular major in Massachusetts.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Massachusetts to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Our analysis found Boston College to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Boston College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hamilton.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 232
New Hampshire 2
Maine 48
Rhode Island 8

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 2 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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