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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

12 Ranked Colleges
512 Degrees Awarded
$22,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 5,846 people earned their degree in theology, making the major the 131st most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 977 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 512 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree in theology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UChicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 43 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree theology students whose families make $30-$48k list, UChicago has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 57 degrees to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree theology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Notre Dame has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grace College and Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Winona Lake, Indiana, and it awarded 5 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Grace College also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Grace College are $7,872.

Full Grace College and Theological Seminary Theology Report

#4

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #4 spot on the list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Bible Institute are $8,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wheaton College Illinois. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Wheaton, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

Wheaton College Illinois also took the #6 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wheaton College Illinois are $17,424, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology at Wheaton College Illinois

#8 in overall quality

Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Steubenville, Ohio. It awarded 43 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Franciscan U also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Franciscan U are $12,888, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology at Franciscan U

#7

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Capital University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 2 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree theology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Capital has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capital University are $13,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Capital University Theology Report

#8

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana
#16 in overall quality

Anderson University Indiana ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Anderson University Indiana is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, Indiana. It awarded 8 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Anderson University Indiana did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Anderson University Indiana are $11,455.

Full Anderson University Indiana Theology Report

#12 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution located in Deerfield, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 58 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree theology students whose families make $30-$48k list, TIU Illinois has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TIU Illinois are $17,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Theology at Trinity International University - Illinois

#14 in overall quality

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Marion, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 27 degrees to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

IWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IWU are $11,977.

Full Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Theology Report

#11

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#5 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

Loyola Chicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Loyola University Chicago Theology Report

#9 in overall quality

Pontifical College Josephinum ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pontifical College Josephinum is a small school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 2 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pontifical College Josephinum not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pontifical College Josephinum are $27,797.

Read more about Theology at Pontifical College Josephinum

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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