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2023 Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

10 Colleges
$42,762 Avg Salary
$33,437 Avg Student Debt

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #62 most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Southwest Region to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing an online .

#1

The King's University

Southlake, TX

Our 2023 rankings named The King’s University the most popular online school in the Southwest Region for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that theology majors at TKU take out is $40,011.

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The excellent online programs at Southwestern Adventist University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Southwest Region . Southwestern Adventist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Keene.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Baptist University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

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#4

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mid-America Christian University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students pursuing an online degree. MACU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

After completing their degree, theology graduates from MACU carry an average student debtload of $47,146.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Grace School of Theology is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students pursuing an online degree. Grace School of Theology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Conroe.

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International Baptist College and Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. IBCS is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chandler.

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#6

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX

St. Mary’s University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of San Antonio, St. Mary's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Bacone College

Muskogee, OK

With a ranking of #6, Bacone College did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the town of Muskogee, Bacone College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Explore the most popular online theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 794
Arizona 87
Oklahoma 222

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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 10 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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