by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Theological & Ministerial Studies is the 63rd most popular major in the country with 15,527 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , theological & ministerial studies graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $40,765 and had an average of $39,579 in loans still to pay off.
Across Minnesota, there were 381 theological & ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,629 and $33,889 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their theological & ministerial studies program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for minnesota theology students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota list. This small school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 28 ’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Luther Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 128 students in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Luther Seminary
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethlehem College & Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota list. Bethlehem College & Seminary is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethlehem College & Seminary
Out of the 14 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Martin Luther College landed the #4 spot on the list. MLC is a small school located in New Ulm, Minnesota that handed out 55 ’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethel University Minnesota. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 57 degrees to qualified ’s theology students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Johns University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota ranking. SJU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Collegeville, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Saint Johns University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
Crown College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #7. Crown is a small school located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota that handed out 9 ’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Crown
University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota ranking. Northwestern is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 30 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Northwestern - St Paul
College of Saint Benedict ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota list. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. It awarded 7 ’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota ranking. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at UST MN
St Catherine University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified ’s theology students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at St. Kate’s
Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia University, Saint Paul
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota ranking. SMU MN is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at SMU MN
Oak Hills Christian College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theology Major in Minnesota ranking. OHCC is a small school located in Bemidji, Minnesota that handed out 1 ’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Oak Hills Christian College Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
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