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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Indiana

21 Ranked Colleges
402 Degrees Awarded
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Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana

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 “Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the 63rd most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, theological and ministerial studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $40,590 and had an average of $26,272 in loans still to pay off.

Across Indiana, there were 402 theological and ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,503 and $19,000 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in theological and ministerial studies. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in theological and ministerial studies.

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Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana”.

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

Out of the 21 schools in the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Notre Dame landed the #1 spot on the list. Notre Dame is a fairly large school located in Notre Dame, Indiana that handed out 139 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

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. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% 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 97%.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Notre Dame

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Saint Meinrad School of Theology
St. Meinrad, Indiana

Out of the 21 schools in the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Meinrad School of Theology landed the #2 spot on the list. Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is a small private not-for-profit school situated in St. Meinrad, Indiana. It awarded 47 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Saint Meinrad School of Theology Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana. This fairly large school is located in Marion, Indiana, and it awarded 36 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

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Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana list. Concordia Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 34 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary

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Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Christian Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana list. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theology degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Christian Theological Seminary

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. AMBS is located in Elkhart, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

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 full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at AMBS

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Anderson University Indiana
Anderson, Indiana

Anderson University Indiana landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Anderson University Indiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anderson, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Anderson University Indiana

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Bethel University - Mishawaka
Mishawaka, Indiana

With a ranking of #8, Bethel University - Mishawaka did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana list. Bethel University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mishawaka, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethel University

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Bethany Theological Seminary landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Located in Richmond, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified ’s theology students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary

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Earlham College
Richmond, Indiana

Earlham College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Earlham College is located in Richmond, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Earlham College

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Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Indiana Wesleyan University is a small school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 10 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University

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Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Grace College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona Lake, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Grace College and Theological Seminary Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, Indiana

Holy Cross College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana list. Holy Cross College is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

Full Holy Cross College Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Hanover College
Hanover, Indiana

Hanover College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Hanover College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, Indiana. It awarded 3 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Hanover Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Valpo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Valparaiso University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Marian University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Marian University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s theology students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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 Marian University

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is located in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Oakland City University
Oakland City, Indiana

Oakland City University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #16. Oakland City is located in Oakland City, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Oakland City

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Huntington University
Huntington, Indiana

Huntington University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #19. This small school is located in Huntington, Indiana, and it awarded 1 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Huntington

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Union Bible College
Westfield, Indiana

Union Bible College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. Union Bible College is located in Westfield, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s theology degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Union Bible College

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University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in Indiana ranking. This small school is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and it awarded 0 ’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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%.

Full University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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