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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas

11 Colleges
$44,922 Avg Salary
$30,317 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 794 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #75 most popular major in Texas.

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas

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

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Dallas Theological Seminary the best school in Texas for theological and ministerial studies students. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

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#2

Brite Divinity School

Fort Worth, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brite Divinity School. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list. Brite Divinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

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The excellent programs at Southern Methodist University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Texas. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Criswell College

Dallas, TX

Out of the 11 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Criswell College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Criswell College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.

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#5

Baylor University

Waco, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Houston Graduate School of Theology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#7

The King's University

Southlake, TX

The King’s University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, theology graduates from TKU take out $40,011 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Hardin - Simmons University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Houston Baptist University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 87
Oklahoma 222

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 11 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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