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2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Great Lakes Region

11 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
4,367 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$43,078 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking a degree in theology & religious vocations, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #26 one in the country in terms of popularity.As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,367 degrees in theology & religious vocations annually.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of theology & religious vocations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Theology & Religious Vocations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Master's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Doctor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Great Lakes Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theology & religious vocations degree levels they offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
141 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$44,214 Median Starting Salary

University of Notre Dame is a good decision for students interested in a degree in theology & religious vocations. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Notre Dame. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were about 141 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program earn around $44,214 for their early career.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from University of Notre Dame

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
601 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$34,859 Median Starting Salary

Moody Bible Institute is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 601 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically make around $34,859 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Moody Bible Institute

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
253 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$33,093 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in theology & religious vocations needs to look into Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 26th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 253 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan U in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career income of $33,093.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
29.3% Growth in Graduates

Wheaton College Illinois is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #407 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wheaton College Illinois is a great college overall.

There were approximately 133 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations program at Wheaton College Illinois earn $6,820 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Wheaton College Illinois

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
221 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$46,772 Median Starting Salary

IWU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Marion. A Best Colleges rank of #224 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 221 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global make $3,694 more than the average theology & religious vocations graduate.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$25,060 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 71 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Grace College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically earn around $25,060 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Grace College and Theological Seminary

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
15.1% Growth in Graduates

Cedarville is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Cedarville. This university ranks 31st out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 73 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville in the most recent data year. After graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically make around $40,536 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Cedarville University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
186 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$44,696 Median Starting Salary

TIU Illinois is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Deerfield. This university ranks 702nd out of 2,152 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were roughly 186 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at TIU Illinois in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career wages of $44,696.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Trinity International University - Illinois

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$28,299 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 87 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career wages of $28,299.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Lincoln Christian University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$42,298 Median Starting Salary

Grace is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Wyoming.

There were approximately 82 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Grace in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program earn around $42,298 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Grace Christian University

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology & religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 38 861
Michigan 38 641
Ohio 38 1,008
Illinois 38 1,745
Wisconsin 37 127

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 2,250
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 775
Biblical Studies 479
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 344
Religious Education 244
Missionary Studies 183
Sacred Music 83
Religious Institution Administration and Law 9

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