2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Iowa

If you pursue a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #21 most popular program in the country. 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 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Iowa ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 64 master'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 Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in theology matters. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Iowa ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of theological and ministerial studies students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

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. Plus, you can view our other rankings for theological and ministerial studies.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in Iowa

The following list ranks 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

Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dubuque, IA

34 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In IA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Wartburg Theological Seminary is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the city of Dubuque, Wartburg 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 Iowa.

There were roughly 34 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Wartburg Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

Soon after graduating, theology master's recipients usually earn an average of $70,000 in their early careers.

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

2

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA

19 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Dubuque is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies. UD is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dubuque. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Iowa.

There were approximately 19 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from University of Dubuque

3

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Ankeny, IA

8 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, FBBC&TS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

4

Shiloh University
Kalona, IA

3 Annual Master's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theological and ministerial studies needs to look into Shiloh University. Shiloh University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Kalona.

There were about 3 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Shiloh University in the most recent data year.

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5

Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Loras is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Dubuque. More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from Loras College

5

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Davenport. More information about a master’s in theological and ministerial studies from Saint Ambrose University

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	184	472
Minnesota	169	250
Kansas	144	35
Nebraska	116	15
North Dakota	100	12
South Dakota	84	18

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Rankings in Majors Related to Theology

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

Theology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	35
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	15
Theology	14

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies	4

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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