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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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

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

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #11 most popular major in Virginia with 1,985 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Our analysis found Regent University to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

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#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Union University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VUU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 435
North Carolina 757
Florida 692
Tennessee 349
Kentucky 776
South Carolina 144
Louisiana 386
Arkansas 53
Alabama 64
Mississippi 11
West Virginia 41

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 3 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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