2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Virginia

Ranked #21 in popularity, theological and ministerial studies is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 192 doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies to qualified students.

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

The theology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Virginia ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for theological and ministerial studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for theological and ministerial studies.

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in Virginia

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

Most Well Attended Schools for Theology Students Working on Their Doctorate

1

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

94 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Regent University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Virginia.

There were approximately 94 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent year we have data available.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

75 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies has to look into Liberty University. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Virginia.

There were roughly 75 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA

21 Annual Doctor's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies has to look into Virginia Union University. Located in the city of Richmond, VUU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 21 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at VUU in the most recent data year.

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Union Presbyterian Seminary
Richmond, VA

2 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Union Presbyterian Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, Union Presbyterian is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Virginia.

There were about 2 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Union Presbyterian in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	143	15
Georgia	124	84
North Carolina	113	62
Louisiana	99	31
Tennessee	98	26
Alabama	94	15
South Carolina	88	19
Kentucky	86	134
Mississippi	72	1
Arkansas	57	2

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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major

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

Theology Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Theology	112
Divinity/Ministry	80

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Sacred Music	24
Religious Education	11

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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