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2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges in the Plains States Region
3,185 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$43,078 Avg Early-Career Salary
Theology & Religious Vocations degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #26 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of theology & religious vocations. Combined, these schools handed out 3,185 degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of theology & religious vocations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for theology & religious vocations schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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 Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Plains States Region

The schools below may not offer all types of theology & religious vocations degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
569 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$51,897 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 569 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations degree program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary get $8,819 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
252 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
8.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Northwestern - St Paul is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #441 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 252 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically make around $41,446 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from University of Northwestern - St Paul

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North Central University
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
21.8% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat North Central University if you wish to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. North Central University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 953rd out of 2,152 colleges for overall quality nationwide.

There were about 55 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at North Central University 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 $28,309.

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

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$29,948 Median Starting Salary

Ozark Christian College is a good option for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations. Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Joplin.

There were about 138 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Ozark Christian College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically make an average of $29,948 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Ozark Christian College

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
17.8% Growth in Graduates

MLC is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of New Ulm.

There were about 107 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at MLC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career income of $15,327.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Martin Luther College

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$46,495 Median Starting Salary

Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #476 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.

There were about 112 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations program at Bethel University Minnesota get $3,417 above the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$27,491 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 50th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 95 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Crown in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program state that they receive average early career earnings of $27,491.

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

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
18.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Manhattan, MCC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 32 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically earn about $36,357 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Manhattan Christian College

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
18.3% Growth in Graduates

Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Atchison. This college ranks 19th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 60 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program earn an average of $32,202 in their early career salary.

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

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
137 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$16,871 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 137 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at BGU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program state that they receive average early career earnings of $16,871.

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

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology & religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 188
Minnesota 38 1,040
Iowa 38 187
South Dakota 38 58
Missouri 38 1,283
Nebraska 36 54
North Dakota 35 74

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,636
Biblical Studies 699
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 334
Missionary Studies 219
Religious Education 126
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 121
Sacred Music 32
Religious Institution Administration and Law 18

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