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Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

7 Colleges
$22,196 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$45,172 Avg Salary

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

With 349 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #47 most popular major in Tennessee.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for theology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Best Tennessee Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN

Our analysis found Freed-Hardeman University to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Henderson.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at FHU are $10,980 per year.

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#2

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.

Johnson University graduate students pay an average of $9,580 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

Sewanee graduate students pay an average of $18,243 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, Sewanee is ranked #2 for overall quality for theology in Tennessee.

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#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lipscomb University is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Lipscomb are $17,100 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Lipscomb also is in the top 20% of our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking.

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#5

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lee University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Lee University are $15,050 per year.

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Memphis Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Memphis Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Memphis Theological Seminary are $15,945 per year.

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#7

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Vanderbilt graduate students pay an average of $52,162 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list.

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Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 435
Virginia 1,985
North Carolina 757
Florida 692
Kentucky 776
South Carolina 144
Louisiana 386
Arkansas 53
Alabama 64
Mississippi 11
West Virginia 41

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 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).
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