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Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

6 Colleges
$34,123 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$39,421 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 403 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #48 most popular major in Minnesota.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Minnesota 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.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Best Minnesota Schools for Affordable Quality in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN
$28,110 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Crown College to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Crown are $28,110 per year.

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#2

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Luther Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN
$40,080 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethel University Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bethel University Minnesota are $40,080 per year.

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$34,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Northwestern undergraduate students pay an average of $34,180 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, theology graduates from Northwestern take out $20,718 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of New Brighton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN
$16,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Martin Luther College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. MLC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of New Ulm.

MLC undergraduate students pay an average of $16,910 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, theology graduates from MLC carry an average student debtload of $19,349.

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Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 850
Kansas 108
Iowa 92
Nebraska 42
North Dakota 35
South Dakota 39

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

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