by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of theological & ministerial studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality theology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theological & ministerial studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies.
It's difficult to beat Oral Roberts University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the theology program state that they receive average early career wages of $27,088.
More information about a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies from Oral Roberts University
It's difficult to beat University of Dallas if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large city of Irving, UD is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies from University of Dallas
It's difficult to beat Mid-America Christian University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, MACU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the theology program report average early career wages of $27,391.
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It is hard to beat Criswell College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Dallas, Criswell College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies from Criswell College
TKU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Southlake.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the theology program state that they receive average early career wages of $29,593.
More information about a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies from The King’s UniversityExplore the best theological & ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 68 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 58 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 34 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 290 |
| Biblical Studies | 150 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 139 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 52 |
| Sacred Music | 25 |
| Missionary Studies | 20 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 2 |