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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #11 most popular major in Virginia with 1,985 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in Virginia 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.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 80% are male.

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#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

About 35% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 65% are male.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Virginia Union University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Richmond, VUU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in theology at VUU, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Union Presbyterian Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Union Presbyterian is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Richmond.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 435
North Carolina 757
Florida 692
Tennessee 349
Kentucky 776
South Carolina 144
Louisiana 386
Arkansas 53
Alabama 64
Mississippi 11
West Virginia 41

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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.

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