2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Rocky Mountains Region

Ranked #21 in popularity, theological and ministerial studies is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 109 master's degrees in theological and ministerial studies to qualified students.

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

The theology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Rocky Mountains Region 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

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for theological and ministerial studies.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

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

1

Iliff School of Theology
Denver, CO

49 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In CO

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies needs to look into Iliff School of Theology. Iliff School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.

There were roughly 49 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Iliff School of Theology in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from Iliff School of Theology

2

Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO

31 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In CO

#1 Best Quality In CO

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Denver Seminary if you want to pursue a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Denver Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Colorado.

There were about 31 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Denver Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

Soon after graduation, theology master's recipients generally earn around $41,900 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from Denver Seminary

3

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

13 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In ID

#1 Best Quality In ID

Northwest Nazarene University is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies. NNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Nampa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Idaho.

There were approximately 13 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at NNU in the most recent year we have data available.

Master's students who receive their degree from the theology program earn about $42,500 for their early career.

More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from Northwest Nazarene University

3

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

13 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Most Popular In CO

#2 Best Quality In CO

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Colorado Christian University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Colorado.

There were roughly 13 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at CCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from Colorado Christian University

5

New Saint Andrews College
Moscow, ID

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In ID

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the distant town of Moscow, New Saint Andrews is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from New Saint Andrews College

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Colorado	172	128
Idaho	95	19

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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major

One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Theology Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	75
Theology	26
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	8

Most Popular Majors Related to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies	30
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	23
Religious Education	10
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	6

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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund. More about our data sources and methodologies.