by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 84 doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of theology & religious vocations for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree 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 doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theology & religious vocations students working on their doctor's degree.
The theology & religious vocations school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is difficult to beat Dallas Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Dallas Theological Seminary
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations has to check out Southern Methodist University. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Southern Methodist University
Baylor University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Baylor University
It is difficult to beat Southwestern Assemblies of God University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Hardin - Simmons University is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Hardin - Simmons University
Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Brite Divinity is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Brite Divinity School
TKU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Southlake.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from The King’s University
Located in the city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Houston Graduate School of Theology
Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 28 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 5 |
| New Mexico | 23 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 61 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 16 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 4 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 165 |
| English Language & Literature | 125 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 92 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 47 |
| History | 41 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 31 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 22 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 22 |
