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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Texas

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

With 794 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #75 most popular major in Texas.

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 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 Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Texas 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.

Check out the theology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Texas.

Our analysis found Dallas Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

About 21% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 79% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern Methodist University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Of the 68 students majoring in theology at SMU, 40% are male and 60% are female.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southern Methodist University Report

#3

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Out of the 23 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Baylor University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 40% of the theology majors at the school.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Baylor University

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Grace School of Theology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Texas. Grace School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Conroe.

Women make up 43% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Grace School of Theology Report

Out of the 23 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Houston Baptist University landed the # 5 spot on the list. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

Women make up 41% of the theology majors at the school.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Houston Baptist University

#6

The King's University

Southlake, TX

The King’s University 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 76% are male.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at The King’s University

#7

Oblate School of Theology

San Antonio, TX

Oblate School of Theology 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. Oblate is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Oblate School of Theology

With a ranking of #8, Abilene Christian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Abilene Christian is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Abilene.

Of the 25 students majoring in theology at Abilene Christian, 64% are male and 36% are female.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Abilene Christian University

University of St. Thomas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the city of Houston, UST is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in theology at UST, 91% are male and 9% are female.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of St. Thomas

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 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 #10 on the list. Austin Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin.

About 48% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 52% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 87
Oklahoma 222

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 23 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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