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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

25 Colleges
$26,036 Avg Salary
$27,158 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's 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. 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 in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found Oral Roberts University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Oral Roberts University Report

#2

University of Dallas

Irving, TX

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Dallas helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Irving, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 26% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 74% are male.

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#3

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK

Out of the 25 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-America Christian University landed the # 3 spot on the list. MACU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

Women make up 23% of the theology majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hardin - Simmons University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 38% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 62% are male.

On average, theology graduates from Hardin - Simmons take out $28,001 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Hardin - Simmons University Report

#5

The King's University

Southlake, TX

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The King’s University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 25% of the theology majors at the school.

Theology majors at TKU take out an average of $39,150 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, OK

Oklahoma Wesleyan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the distant town of Bartlesville, OKWU or OWU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 44% of the theology majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from OKWU or OWU carry an average student debt load of $31,466.

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Southwestern Adventist 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 #7 on the list. Southwestern Adventist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Keene.

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With a ranking of #7, University of St. Thomas 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 Houston, UST is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 17% are male.

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#7

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX

Howard Payne University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Howard Payne is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Brownwood.

Women make up 33% of the theology majors at the school.

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Baptist University of the Americas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Baptist University of the Americas is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 50% of the theology majors at the school.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 794
Arizona 87
Oklahoma 222

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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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