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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina

7 Colleges
$49,462 Avg Salary
$35,382 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #34 most popular major in North Carolina with 757 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina

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

Top North Carolina Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in North Carolina for theological and ministerial studies students. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lenoir - Rhyne University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Hickory, Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wake Forest University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

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The excellent programs at Piedmont International University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in North Carolina. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, theology graduates from Piedmont International University carry an average student debtload of $35,382.

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#5

Hood Theological Seminary

Salisbury, NC

The excellent programs at Hood Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in North Carolina. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Hood Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

With a ranking of #6, Campbell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Campbell is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.

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#7

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Elizabeth City, NC

With a ranking of #7, Mid-Atlantic Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the distant town of Elizabeth City, Mid-Atlantic Christian University 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 Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 435
Virginia 1,985
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 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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