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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Undergraduate Certificate Schools

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Undergraduate Certificate Schools

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$24,486 Avg Salary
$19,429 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 15,832 people earned a degree or certificate in theological and ministerial studies, making the major the #62 most popular in the United States.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States

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

Top Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK

Our 2023 rankings named Mid-America Christian University the best school in the United States for theological and ministerial studies students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, MACU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their undergraduate certificate. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

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Out of the 5 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies landed the # 3 spot on the list. Northwest University CAPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Elim Bible Institute and College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the United States. Elim is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lima.

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#5

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Martin Luther College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Theological & Ministerial Studies by Region

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New England
Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
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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 5 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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