2026 Best Lay Ministry Schools in Michigan

Lay Ministry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for lay ministry students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Lay Ministry Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Lay Ministry in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall lay ministry education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Lay Ministry

1

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

56 Lay Ministry Degrees Awarded

$44,220 Median Starting Salary

Calvin College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in lay ministry. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 56 lay ministry students who graduated with this degree at Calvin College in the most recent data year. Lay Ministry graduates of Calvin College earn a median of $44,220 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,707 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in lay ministry from Calvin College

2

Grace Bible College
Wyoming, MI

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Lay Ministry Degrees Awarded

$41,219 Median Starting Salary

Grace Bible College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best lay ministry schools. Set in the city of Wyoming, Grace Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 lay ministry degrees were awarded at Grace Bible College in the most recent year. Graduates of the lay ministry program make about $41,219 in their early career. Grace Bible College graduates carry a median of $30,118 in student loans. See the full lay ministry program report for Grace Bible College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.