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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 analysis found Duke University to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lenoir - Rhyne University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the small 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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina list. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Piedmont International University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit college 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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hood Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury, Hood Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

Campbell 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. Campbell is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek.

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#7

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Elizabeth City, NC

Mid-Atlantic Christian University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the distant town of Elizabeth City, Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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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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