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2026 Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

There are 54 schools that offer a degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Theological & Ministerial Studies students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

The Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 54 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Theological & Ministerial Studies students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

Check out the online Theological & Ministerial Studies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Theological & Ministerial Studies degree online is Fuller Theological Seminary. Located in Pasadena, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 62% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 283 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 43% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,044. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary

Franciscan University of Steubenville comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Steubenville, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 219 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 55% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $37,285. Read More…

#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Regent University is a private nonprofit school located in Virginia Beach, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 38% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,499. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Regent University Report

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in South Hamilton, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 32% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $57,735. Read More…

Pentecostal Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Cleveland, TN. Roughly 80% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 128 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 42% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Pentecostal Theological Seminary Report

#6

Western Seminary

Portland, OR

Western Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Western Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Portland, OR. About 60% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 22% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,151. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Western Seminary

#7

Kairos University

Sioux Falls, SD

Kairos University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 80% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 38% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Kairos University

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in El Dorado Hills, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. About 34% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $27,268. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Report

Holy Apostles College and Seminary comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Cromwell, CT. Roughly 83% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 83 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 42% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

#10

Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC

Carolina University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Carolina University is a private nonprofit school located in Winston-Salem, NC. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 11% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $35,110. Read More…

#11

The King's University

Southlake, TX

The King's University landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. The King's University is a private nonprofit school located in Southlake, TX. About 75% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 35% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $26,909. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at The King's University Report

Grace School of Theology comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Conroe, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 30% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Grace School of Theology Report

#13

Denver Seminary

Littleton, CO

Denver Seminary comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Denver Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Littleton, CO. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 48% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,760. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Denver Seminary Report

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a private nonprofit school located in Kirkland, WA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 58 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,118. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lithonia, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. About 12% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,925. Read More…

Westminster Theological Seminary landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Glenside, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. About 21% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary Report

Family of Faith Christian University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Family of Faith Christian University is a private nonprofit school located in Shawnee, OK. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. About 38% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Family of Faith Christian University Report

#18

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

Johnson University comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Knoxville, TN, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 60% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Women make up 38% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $34,857. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Johnson University Report

#19

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Bethel University is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Paul, MN. About 62% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 50 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 48% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $50,679. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethel University Report

Saint Joseph's College of Maine comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private nonprofit school located in Standish, ME. Roughly 83% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 49 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 43% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $58,171. Read More…

#21

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Saint Leo, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 47 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 23% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,100. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Saint Leo University Report

#22

Ascent College

Gainesville, VA

Ascent College comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Gainesville, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. About 78% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Ascent College

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is a private nonprofit school located in St. Paul, MN. About 100% of degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 44 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 59% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

#24

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Bob Jones University is a private nonprofit school located in Greenville, SC. Roughly 78% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 43 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 23% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $34,704. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bob Jones University

St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry is a private nonprofit school located in Rochester, NY. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 41 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 37% of the Theological & Ministerial Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

#28

Northeastern Seminary

Rochester, NY
#29

NationsUniversity

New Orleans, LA
#30

Urshan University

Wentzville, MO
#32

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA
#34

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO
#35

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX
#39

Grace Mission University

Fullerton, CA
#40

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH
#42

Manna University

Fayetteville, NC
#45

City Vision University

Kansas City, MO
#47

Anderson University

Anderson, SC
#48

Baptist University of Florida

Graceville, FL
#49

World Mission University

Los Angeles, CA
#50

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great online schools for this major that just missed the list above.

Rank College Location
51 Amridge University Montgomery, AL
52 Starr King School for the Ministry Oakland, CA
53 Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK
54 Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX

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More Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry 6,724
Theology 6,345
Other Theological Studies 1,726
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 192
Rabbinical Studies 148
Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 3,603
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 3,230
Missionary Studies 1,249
Other Theology & Religion 1,235
Religious Education 1,230

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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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