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2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Missouri

2 Colleges in Missouri
1,388 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.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,388 degrees in theology & religious vocations annually.

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Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings by Degree Level

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 Missouri 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 Missouri

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.

Top Missouri Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

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

Any student pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations has to take a look at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations major at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary get $8,819 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$29,948 Median Starting Salary

Ozark Christian College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the small city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically earn around $29,948 in their early careers.

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

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 860
Biblical Studies 197
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 152
Missionary Studies 53
Religious Education 46
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 43
Sacred Music 19
Religious Institution Administration and Law 18

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