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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

4 Colleges
$34,105 Avg Salary
$26,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #54 most popular major in Ohio with 609 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges.

Top Ohio Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Ohio Christian University the best school in Ohio for theological and ministerial studies students. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.

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The excellent programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Ohio. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Steubenville.

On average, theology graduates from Franciscan U take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $543.

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#3

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

The excellent programs at Ashland University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Ohio. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Payne Theological Seminary. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio list. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 381
Illinois 837
Indiana 402
Wisconsin 82

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 4 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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