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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southwest Region

24 Colleges in the Southwest Region
245 Bachelor's Degrees
$27,950 Avg Early-Career Salary
A bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #82 out of 338 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 24 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southwest Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in theology matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality theological and ministerial studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Theology Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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59 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#3 Best Quality In OK

Oral Roberts University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. ORU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tulsa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Oklahoma.

There were roughly 59 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at ORU in the most recent data year.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the theology program make around $25,800 in the first couple years of their career.

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47 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies has to take a look at Mid-America Christian University. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, MACU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Oklahoma.

There were roughly 47 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at MACU in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

University of Dallas is a popular option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Irving, UD is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Texas.

There were about 32 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.

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14 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Southwestern Adventist University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Southwestern Adventist University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Keene.

There were approximately 14 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Adventist University in the most recent year we have data available.

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12 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Texas.

There were about 12 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Hardin - Simmons in the most recent year we have data available.

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11 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In OK
#2 Best Quality In OK

OKWU or OWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bartlesville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Oklahoma.

There were approximately 11 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at OKWU or OWU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from Oklahoma Wesleyan University

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The King's University
Southlake, TX
10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#6 Best Quality In TX

TKU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Southlake. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Texas.

There were roughly 10 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at TKU in the most recent data year.

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9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX

Located in the large city of San Antonio, Baptist University of the Americas is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.

There were about 9 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Baptist University of the Americas in the most recent data year.

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Christ Mission College
San-Antonio, TX
9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Christ Mission College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of San-Antonio. More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from Christ Mission College

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8 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

UST is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Texas.

There were about 8 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UST in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from University of St. Thomas

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 229 114
Oklahoma 192 109

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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
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 81
Theology 66
Divinity/Ministry 55
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 43

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Education 310
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 208
Biblical Studies 196
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 46
Missionary Studies 44
Sacred Music 20

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