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2025 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

2 Colleges in Ohio
525 Theology Degrees Awarded
$49,215 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in theological & ministerial studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #63 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 525 degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings by Degree Level

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Ohio

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theology degree levels they offer.

Top Ohio Schools in Theology

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
191 Theology Degrees Awarded
$31,968 Median Starting Salary

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a great choice for students interested in a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

Soon after graduating, theology degree recipients typically make around $31,968 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Cedarville University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Cedarville is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Cedarville.More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Cedarville University

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 328
Illinois 304 812
Indiana 294 391
Wisconsin 273 80

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

Theology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Theology 257
Divinity/Ministry 236
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 20
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 12

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Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 83
Religious Education 82
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 78
Biblical Studies 73
Sacred Music 28
Missionary Studies 14
Religious Institution Administration and Law 9

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