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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota

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

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 403 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #48 most popular major in Minnesota.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Minnesota 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.

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

#1

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

Our analysis found Martin Luther College to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota. MLC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of New Ulm.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from MLC carry an average student debt load of $19,879.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 31% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 69% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theology graduates from Northwestern carry an average student debt load of $24,169.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Northwestern - St Paul Report

#3

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Minneapolis, MN

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bethlehem College & Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 9% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 91% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Saint Paul. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

Of the 11 students majoring in theology at Concordia University, Saint Paul, 27% are male and 73% are female.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia University, Saint Paul Report

#5

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Saint Benedict. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Saint Joseph.

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#6

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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

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#7

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville.

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With a ranking of #9, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Winona.

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#9

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 850
Kansas 108
Iowa 92
Nebraska 42
North Dakota 35
South Dakota 39

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 11 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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