by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,236 bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The theology & religious vocations bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Northwestern - St Paul
It's hard to beat Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
North Central University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from North Central University
It's difficult to beat Ozark Christian College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Ozark Christian College
Crown is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Crown College
Located in the distant town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Martin Luther College
Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Bethel University Minnesota
MCC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Manhattan Christian College
Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Benedictine College
Located in the city of Bloomington, BGU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Bethany Global University
Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 | 374 |
| Kansas | 33 | 131 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 610 |
| Iowa | 32 | 100 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 10 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 36 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 55 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 464 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 310 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 180 |
| Missionary Studies | 166 |
| Religious Education | 38 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 38 |
| Sacred Music | 34 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 7,084 |
| Communication & Journalism | 4,887 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,771 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,267 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,454 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,395 |
| History | 1,391 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 695 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 463 |
