by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 22 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of theology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 146 master's degrees in theology during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Other Rankings
The theology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future.
One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.
While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality theology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.
We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for theology.
The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology.
Houston Baptist University is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in theology. Located in the large city of Houston, HBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were roughly 36 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at HBU in the most recent data year.
More information about a master’s in theology from Houston Baptist University
University of Dallas is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology. Located in the midsize city of Irving, UD is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Texas.
There were about 23 theology students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a master’s in theology from University of Dallas
You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Southern Methodist University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theology. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Texas.
There were approximately 19 theology students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a master’s in theology from Southern Methodist University
You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of St. Thomas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theology. UST is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Texas.
There were about 18 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at UST in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a master’s in theology from University of St. Thomas
DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Dallas. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Texas.
There were roughly 15 theology students who graduated with this degree at DBU in the most recent data year.
More information about a master’s in theology from Dallas Baptist University
DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Texas.
There were approximately 6 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at DTS Dallas in the most recent data year.
More information about a master’s in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary
Located in the city of San Antonio, Oblate is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
There were roughly 6 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Oblate in the most recent data year.
More information about a master’s in theology from Oblate School of Theology
Austin Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Texas.
There were roughly 5 theology students who graduated with this degree at Austin Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a master’s in theology from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Texas.
There were approximately 3 theology students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a master’s in theology from Abilene Christian University
Located in the city of Edmond, OC is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were approximately 3 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at OC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a master’s in theology from Oklahoma Christian UniversityExplore the most popular theology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
Theology is one of 4 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 462 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 183 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 |