2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
With 794 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #75 most popular major in Texas.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Texas 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 Texas
The following schools top our list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Brite Divinity School the best school in Texas for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Brite Divinity is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Dallas Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Texas. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
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Out of the 8 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Methodist University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Baylor University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Graduate School of Theology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, The King’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Hardin - Simmons University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 87 |
| Oklahoma | 222 |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 8 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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