2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree School for You
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. 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 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the theology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Ohio Christian University the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their associate degree. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.
Women make up 39% of the theology majors at the school.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville.
Of the 25 students majoring in theology at Franciscan U, 16% are male and 84% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, theology graduates from Franciscan U carry an average student debt load of $17,979.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Gods Bible School and College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Gods Bible School and College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . SHMS is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Wisconsin. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Xavier University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their associate degree. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Great Lakes Christian College is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their associate degree. Great Lakes Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lansing.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Allegheny Wesleyan College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the rural area of Salem, Allegheny Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Ohio Dominican University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Columbus, ODU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 381 |
| Ohio | 609 |
| Illinois | 837 |
| Indiana | 402 |
| Wisconsin | 82 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Majors
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Theology
| 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).
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