by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 339 doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology & religious vocations doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theology & religious vocations program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 the Great Lakes Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations.
It is difficult to beat University of Notre Dame if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from University of Notre Dame
University of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from University of Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Loyola University Chicago
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations has to check out Concordia Theological Seminary. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Concordia Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Concordia Theological Seminary
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations has to look into Grace College and Theological Seminary. Located in the distant town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Grace College and Theological Seminary
Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Trinity International University - Illinois
Andrews is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Berrien Springs.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Andrews University
Located in the town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Lincoln Christian University
Located in the city of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from McCormick Theological Seminary
Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Wheaton College Illinois
Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 145 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 92 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 74 |
| Missionary Studies | 21 |
| Religious Education | 6 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 603 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 219 |
| English Language & Literature | 203 |
| History | 132 |
| Communication & Journalism | 122 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 88 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 53 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 33 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1 |
