2026 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
There are 464 colleges that offer a degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Theological & Ministerial Studies program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. This report analyzed 464 schools in the United States to see which Theological & Ministerial Studies programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the United States
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Top 25 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Theological & Ministerial Studies students is Liberty University. Liberty University is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. This school awarded 1,753 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,414. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Liberty University
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Louisville, KY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 641 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,381. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Kansas City, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 474 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,554. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Lakeland, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 446 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,472. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southeastern University
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Wake Forest, NC, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 321 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,360. Read More…
Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Dallas, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $54,751. Read More…
Fuller Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Fuller Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Pasadena, CA. This school awarded 283 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,044. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary Report
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in New Orleans, LA. This school awarded 261 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,531. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Asbury Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Wilmore, KY. This school awarded 257 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $60,317. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary Report
Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Steubenville, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 219 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,285. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville Report
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Moody Bible Institute is a private nonprofit school located in Chicago, IL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,976. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Moody Bible Institute
Regent University landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Regent University is a private nonprofit school located in Virginia Beach, VA. This school awarded 203 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,499. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Regent University Report
Oral Roberts University comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Oral Roberts University is a private nonprofit school located in Tulsa, OK. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,043. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Oral Roberts University Report
University of Notre Dame landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Notre Dame, IN, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $70,362. Read More…
Duke University landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Durham, NC, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 157 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,497. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Duke University Report
Concordia Seminary comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Saint Louis, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 138 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $96,651. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia Seminary Report
Emory University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Atlanta, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 137 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $61,856. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Emory University Report
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in South Hamilton, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 132 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,735. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Report
Harvard University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Cambridge, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,518. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Harvard University
Pentecostal Theological Seminary landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Cleveland, TN. This school awarded 128 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Western Seminary landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Portland, OR, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people earned their degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,151. Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Western Seminary
Biola University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Biola University is a private nonprofit school located in La Mirada, CA. This school awarded 120 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,740. Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Biola University Report
Boston College comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 120 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $61,773. Read More…
Andrews University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in Berrien Springs, MI, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 119 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,414. Read More…
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies majors. The Master's University and Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Santa Clarita, CA. This school awarded 116 degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,609. Read More…
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More Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings
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Majors Related to Theological & Ministerial Studies
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| 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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