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2025 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges in Indiana
422 Theology Degrees Awarded
$49,215 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in theological & ministerial studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #63 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 422 degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana Your choice of theological & ministerial studies 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 theological & ministerial studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Indiana

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 degree levels they offer.

Top Indiana Schools in Theology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Theology Degrees Awarded
$44,214 Median Starting Salary

University of Notre Dame is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were roughly 130 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year. After graduating, theology degree recipients typically make an average of $44,214 at the beginning of their careers.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$57,119 Median Starting Salary

Indiana Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the town of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 12th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 6 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available. Theological & Ministerial Studies degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University get an earnings boost of approximately $7,904 above the average income of theological & ministerial studies majors.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IN

Grace College and Theological Seminary is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Grace College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Winona Lake. This college ranks 25th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 7 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Grace College in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Theology Degrees Awarded
7.7% Growth in Graduates

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is a good option for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #224 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent data year. Theological & Ministerial Studies degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global receive an earnings boost of approximately $7,904 over the typical income of theological & ministerial studies graduates.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$47,373 Median Starting Salary

Bethel University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Mishawaka. This university ranks 37th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 11 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the theology program make an average of $47,373 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 328
Ohio 314 609
Illinois 304 812
Wisconsin 273 80

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Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Theology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Theology 265
Divinity/Ministry 127
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 23
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 7

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Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 198
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 136
Biblical Studies 103
Religious Education 29
Sacred Music 20
Missionary Studies 6

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