by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 253 doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations has to look into Concordia Seminary. Concordia Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Concordia Seminary
Bethel University Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Bethel University Minnesota
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations needs to look into Evangel University. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Evangel University
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Luther Seminary
Covenant Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Covenant Theological Seminary
Located in the suburb of Webster Groves, Eden Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Eden Theological Seminary
Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from University of Dubuque
Located in the city of St. Paul, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Nazarene Theological Seminary
Explore the best theology & religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 22 |
| Missouri | 27 | 215 |
| Kansas | 26 | 1 |
| Iowa | 26 | 11 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 2 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 190 |
| Biblical Studies | 37 |
| Missionary Studies | 10 |
| Religious Education | 10 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 229 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 65 |
| English Language & Literature | 50 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 41 |
| History | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 29 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3 |
