2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master'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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Virginia to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Master's in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 31% of the theology majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Regent University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.
Of the 76 students majoring in theology at Regent, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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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 master’s degree. Located in the city of Richmond, VUU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 48% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 52% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Union Presbyterian Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Union Presbyterian is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Richmond.
Of the 32 students majoring in theology at Union Presbyterian, 41% are male and 59% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Eastern Mennonite University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 47% of the theology majors at the school.
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Virginia Beach Theological Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Beach Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.
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Virginia University of Lynchburg did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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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 |
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 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 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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