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2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

15 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,649 Theology Degrees Awarded
$45,968 Avg Early-Career Salary
Theological & Ministerial Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #63 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 15 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of theological & ministerial studies. Combined, these schools handed out 1,649 degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of theological & ministerial studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Theological & Ministerial Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Associate Degrees in Theology
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology
Master's Degrees in Theology
Doctor's Degrees in Theology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Theology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
464 Theology Degrees Awarded
39.9% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a degree in theological & ministerial studies. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

There were about 464 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent data year. Theological & Ministerial Studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary receive an earnings boost of around $6,158 above the average income of theological & ministerial studies graduates.

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Concordia Seminary
Saint Louis, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Theology Degrees Awarded
8.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to look into Concordia Seminary. Concordia Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

There were roughly 125 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Concordia Seminary in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the theological & ministerial studies program at Concordia Seminary get $27,687 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
127 Theology Degrees Awarded
20.5% Growth in Graduates

Luther Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 127 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Luther Seminary in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theological & ministerial studies major at Luther Seminary make $18,449 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Theology Degrees Awarded
11.0% Growth in Graduates

Bethel University Minnesota is a great option for students interested in a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #391 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.

There were about 73 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology program report average early career earnings of $44,174.

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Theology Degrees Awarded
$30,946 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 15th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 42 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology program state that they receive average early career income of $30,946.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,033 Median Starting Salary
$20,718 Median Student Debt

Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #548 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 25 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology program make around $37,033 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Theology Degrees Awarded
5.6% Growth in Graduates

Wartburg Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

There were roughly 36 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Wartburg Seminary in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theological & ministerial studies program at Wartburg Theological Seminary earn $31,932 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Theology Degrees Awarded
$11,849 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 37 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at MLC in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, theology degree recipients typically make an average of $11,849 at the beginning of their careers.

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MN
62.5% Growth in Graduates

Crown is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius. A Best Colleges rank of #849 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Crown is a great college overall.

There were about 16 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Crown in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Theology Degrees Awarded
$46,516 Median Starting Salary

Covenant Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

There were roughly 57 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Covenant Seminary in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology program earn around $46,516 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological & ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 396
Missouri 283 781
Kansas 266 108
Iowa 264 92
Nebraska 238 28
North Dakota 210 35
South Dakota 204 32

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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
Divinity/Ministry 778
Theology 651
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 179
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 41

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 707
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 326
Missionary Studies 263
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 137
Religious Education 133
Sacred Music 41
Religious Institution Administration and Law 4

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