by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of theological & ministerial studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 190 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology doctor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their doctor's degree.
The theology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
It's difficult to beat Concordia Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Concordia Seminary
It is hard to beat Bethel University Minnesota if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Paul.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Bethel University Minnesota
It's hard to beat Luther Seminary if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Luther Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Luther Seminary
Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Doctorate graduates who receive their degree from the theology program make about $60,275 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Evangel University
Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Webster Groves.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Eden Theological Seminary
UD is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dubuque.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from University of Dubuque
United Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of St. Paul.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Nazarene Theological Seminary
Located in the suburb of Leawood, Saint Paul School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Saint Paul School of Theology
Explore the best theological & ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 122 | 152 |
| Minnesota | 120 | 22 |
| Iowa | 110 | 11 |
| Kansas | 97 | 1 |
| North Dakota | 68 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 45 | 2 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 101 |
| Theology | 70 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 37 |
| Missionary Studies | 10 |
| Religious Education | 10 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 6 |
