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2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

7 Colleges
$24,650 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,036 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #62 most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for theology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for theology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Best Southwest Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

The King's University

Southlake, TX

Our 2023 rankings named The King’s University the best value school in the Southwest Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TKU are $12,720 per year. On average, theology graduates from TKU take out $39,150 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Criswell College

Dallas, TX

Out of the 7 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Criswell College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Criswell College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Criswell College are $12,750 per year.

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#3

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK

Out of the 7 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-America Christian University landed the # 3 spot on the list. MACU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MACU are $18,838 per year.

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#4

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, OK

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Bartlesville, OKWU or OWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

OKWU or OWU undergraduate students pay an average of $29,498 in tuition and fees each year. On average, theology graduates from OKWU or OWU take out $31,466 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Baptist University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

HBU undergraduate students pay an average of $35,500 in tuition and fees each year.

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Oral Roberts University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

ORU undergraduate students pay an average of $31,558 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from ORU carry an average student debtload of $32,449. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $372.

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With a ranking of #6, Hardin - Simmons University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hardin - Simmons are $31,686 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from Hardin - Simmons carry an average student debtload of $28,001.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 794
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 7 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

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