2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 435 degrees and certificates were awarded to theological and ministerial studies students who went to a Georgia college or university. This makes it the #56 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Georgia to see which doctor'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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Georgia Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Luther Rice College & Seminary the best value school in Georgia for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Luther Rice is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lithonia.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Luther Rice are $6,618 a year.
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Out of the 4 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Mercer University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Mercer is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Macon.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Mercer are $15,544 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Columbia Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Decatur.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Columbia Theological Seminary are $18,260 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Emory graduate students pay an average of $45,684 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Emory is ranked #4 for overall quality for theology in Georgia.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,985 |
| North Carolina | 757 |
| Florida | 692 |
| Tennessee | 349 |
| Kentucky | 776 |
| South Carolina | 144 |
| Louisiana | 386 |
| Arkansas | 53 |
| Alabama | 64 |
| Mississippi | 11 |
| West Virginia | 41 |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Majors for Theology
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 4 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).
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