2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor'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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular New England Region Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary the most popular school in the New England Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of South Hamilton, Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 18% of the theology majors at the school.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary Report
Request Information
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Women make up 25% of the theology majors at the school.
Request Information
Out of the 4 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hartford Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Hartford Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 57% of the theology majors at the school.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.
Of the 6 students majoring in theology at Boston College, 83% are male and 17% are female.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Boston College
Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 599 |
| Connecticut | 232 |
| New Hampshire | 2 |
| Maine | 48 |
| Rhode Island | 8 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Majors
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 4 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.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.