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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Florida

7 Colleges
$31,769 Avg Salary
$22,203 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 692 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #64 most popular major in Florida.

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 Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Florida

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

Top Florida Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern University the best school in Florida for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, theology majors at SEU accumulate an average of around $18,563 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Trinity International University - Florida. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Florida list. Located in the suburb of Miramar, Trinity International University - Florida is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ave Maria University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. AMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Ave Maria.

On average, theology graduates from AMU take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The Baptist College of Florida is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. BCF is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Graceville.

While working on their degree, theology majors at BCF accumulate an average of around $24,708 in student debt.

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#5

Johnson University Florida

Kissimmee, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johnson University Florida. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Florida list. Located in the large suburb of Kissimmee, JUFL is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, theology majors at JUFL accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt.

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#6

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, theology majors at Palm Beach Atlantic accumulate an average of around $26,133 in student debt.

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#7

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 435
Virginia 1,985
North Carolina 757
Tennessee 349
Kentucky 776
South Carolina 144
Louisiana 386
Arkansas 53
Alabama 64
Mississippi 11
West Virginia 41

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 7 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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