2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 15,832 people earned a degree or certificate in theological and ministerial studies, making the major the #62 most popular in the United States.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 255 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our analysis found Southeastern University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. SEU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakeland.
Women make up 50% of the theology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from SEU carry an average student debt load of $24,033.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Yeshivath Viznitz helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Monsey, Yeshivath Viznitz is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 255 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 30% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 70% are male.
On average, theology graduates from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School take out $10,873 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 97 students majoring in theology at Franciscan U, 31% are male and 69% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from Franciscan U carry an average student debt load of $23,784. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $543.
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Out of the 255 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. NOBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
Of the 90 students majoring in theology at NOBTS, 74% are male and 26% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
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With a ranking of #7, Oral Roberts University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. ORU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Tulsa.
Women make up 47% of the theology majors at the school.
On average, theology graduates from ORU take out $32,449 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $372.
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Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Northwest University CAPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland.
Women make up 51% of the theology majors at the school.
On average, theology graduates from Northwest University CAPS take out $28,063 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #8, The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.
Women make up 35% of the theology majors at the school.
On average, theology graduates from The Master's University take out $22,023 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Louisville, SBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 29% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 71% are male.
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University of Notre Dame did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame.
Women make up 47% of the theology majors at the school.
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Ohio Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of Circleville, OCU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 44 students majoring in theology at OCU, 55% are male and 45% are female.
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Benedictine College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in theology at Benedictine College, 26% are male and 74% are female.
On average, theology graduates from Benedictine College take out $21,398 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Dallas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.
About 26% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 74% are male.
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Martin Luther College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, theology majors at MLC accumulate an average of around $19,879 in student debt.
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Johnson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.
Of the 34 students majoring in theology at Johnson University, 91% are male and 9% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from Johnson University carry an average student debt load of $23,220.
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Rabbinical Seminary of America came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Rabbinical Seminary of America is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Flushing.
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With a ranking of #18, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest.
Of the 31 students majoring in theology at SEBTS, 97% are male and 3% are female.
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Mid-America Christian University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, MACU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 23% of the theology majors at the school.
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Sh’or Yoshuv Rabbinical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the suburb of Lawrence, Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Holy Apostles College and Seminary landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the suburb of Cromwell, Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 23 students majoring in theology at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, 52% are male and 48% are female.
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Universidad Teologica del Caribe came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UTC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Trujillo Alto.
About 48% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 52% are male.
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Ave Maria University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the rural area of Ave Maria, AMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in theology at AMU, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mount Kisco.
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With a ranking of #24, Nazarene Bible College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 45% of the theology majors at the school.
Theology majors at Nazarene Bible College take out an average of $37,776 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Corban University | Salem, OR |
| 42 | Hardin - Simmons University | Abilene, TX |
| 42 | Ecclesia College | Springdale, AR |
| 42 | Nyack College | Nyack, NY |
| 45 | Grove City College | Grove City, PA |
| 45 | University of Valley Forge | Phoenixville, PA |
| 45 | The King’s University | Southlake, TX |
| 48 | Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary | Peekskill, NY |
| 48 | Trinity College of Florida | Trinity, FL |
| 48 | Anderson University South Carolina | Anderson, SC |
| 48 | Bethlehem College & Seminary | Minneapolis, MN |
| 48 | Concordia University, Saint Paul | Saint Paul, MN |
Theological & Ministerial Studies by Region
View the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
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| Great Lakes |
Majors Related to Theology
One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 26 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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