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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts

3 Colleges
$39,184 Avg Salary
$17,500 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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 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 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a .

Top Massachusetts Schools 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 degree in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that theology majors at Boston College take out is $17,500.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Boston College Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Hamilton.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Out of the 3 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Harvard University 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 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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