2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
With 402 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #60 most popular major in Indiana.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Indiana to see which 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 Indiana Schools for Affordable Quality in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our analysis found Grace College and Theological Seminary to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Grace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Winona Lake.
Grace College undergraduate students pay an average of $25,044 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent programs at Concordia Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Indiana. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, Concordia Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana list. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IWU are $9,239 per year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Christian Theological Seminary is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. Christian Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Notre Dame is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Notre Dame are $58,843 per year. While working on their degree, theology majors at Notre Dame accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt.
Notre Dame did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana list.
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Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the town of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IWU are $28,960 per year.
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Request InformationBest Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 381 |
| Ohio | 609 |
| Illinois | 837 |
| Wisconsin | 82 |
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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 6 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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