2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
With 794 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #75 most popular major in Texas.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Texas ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best value 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. 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.
Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Our analysis found Houston Graduate School of Theology to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Criswell College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list. Criswell College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Criswell College are $12,750 a year.
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The excellent programs at The King’s University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Texas. Located in the suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at TKU are $12,720 a year. On average, theology graduates from TKU take out $40,011 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Texas. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $17,404 per year.
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Out of the 11 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Dallas Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.
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With a ranking of #6, Brite Divinity School did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Brite Divinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
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With a ranking of #7, Houston Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
HBU undergraduate students pay an average of $35,500 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Hardin - Simmons University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hardin - Simmons are $31,686 per year.
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Southern Methodist University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SMU are $60,236 per year.
SMU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Texas list.
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Dallas Baptist University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at DBU are $33,620 a year.
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Request InformationBest Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region
Explore all the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 87 |
| Oklahoma | 222 |
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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 11 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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