2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked #62 in the country. In fact 15,832 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Plains States Region 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the best value school in the Plains States Region for theological and ministerial studies students. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MBTS are $9,020 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Saint Paul School of Theology is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. Saint Paul School of Theology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Leawood.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wartburg Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Wartburg Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Crown College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Crown are $28,110 per year.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Luther Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Luther Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
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Bethel University Minnesota came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bethel University Minnesota are $40,080 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Bethel University Minnesota is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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University of Dubuque came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UD are $36,010 per year.
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Evangel University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Evangel are $25,748 per year.
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Concordia Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Concordia Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 850 |
| Minnesota | 403 |
| Kansas | 108 |
| Iowa | 92 |
| Nebraska | 42 |
| North Dakota | 35 |
| South Dakota | 39 |
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Majors Related to Theology
One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Theology
| 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 17 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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