2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #34 most popular major in North Carolina with 757 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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 North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in North Carolina to see which doctor'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.
2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
Check out the theology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in North Carolina.
Most Popular North Carolina Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in North Carolina for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wake Forest.
Of the 38 students majoring in theology at SEBTS, 97% are male and 3% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in North Carolina. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
Of the 31 students majoring in theology at Duke, 65% are male and 35% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Piedmont International University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in theology at Piedmont International University, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Hood Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in North Carolina. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Hood Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in theology at Hood Theological Seminary, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gardner - Webb University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Boiling Springs.
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Grace College of Divinity landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the midsize city of Fayetteville, Grace College of Divinity is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Campbell University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.
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Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 435 |
| Virginia | 1,985 |
| Florida | 692 |
| Tennessee | 349 |
| Kentucky | 776 |
| South Carolina | 144 |
| Louisiana | 386 |
| Arkansas | 53 |
| Alabama | 64 |
| Mississippi | 11 |
| West Virginia | 41 |
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 7 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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