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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

21 Colleges
$34,105 Avg Salary
$26,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #54 most popular major in Ohio with 609 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Ohio to see which 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 .

Our analysis found Franciscan University of Steubenville to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville.

On average, theology graduates from Franciscan U take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $543.

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#2

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio Christian University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio list. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Circleville.

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Out of the 21 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, United Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. United Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dayton.

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#4

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH

Out of the 21 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Payne Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Payne Theological Seminary Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Methodist Theological School in Ohio is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. MTSO is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Delaware.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Methodist Theological School in Ohio Report

#6

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

With a ranking of #6, Ashland University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Capital University

Columbus, OH

With a ranking of #6, Capital University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Capital is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Columbus.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Capital University Report

#8

Athenaeum of Ohio

Cincinnati, OH

Athenaeum of Ohio ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Mount St. Mary's Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Dayton Report

#10

Rabbinical College Telshe

Wickliffe, OH

Rabbinical College Telshe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Wickliffe, Telshe Yeshiva is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Rabbinical College Telshe Report

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 381
Illinois 837
Indiana 402
Wisconsin 82

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 21 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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