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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.

2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

Check out the theology programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Minnesota Schools for Affordable Quality in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Crown College

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

Our 2023 rankings named Crown College the best value school in Minnesota for theological and ministerial studies students. 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

The excellent programs at Luther Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Bethel University Minnesota

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

The excellent programs at Bethel University Minnesota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Minnesota. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bethel University Minnesota are $40,080 a year.

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$34,180 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northwestern are $34,180 a year. On average, theology graduates from Northwestern take out $20,718 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of New Brighton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Martin Luther College

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

Martin Luther College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota ranking. 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 Schools 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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