by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,089 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
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Your choice of theology & religious vocations for getting your master'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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master'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 master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations needs to check out Dallas Theological Seminary. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Dallas Theological Seminary
Southern Methodist University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Southern Methodist University
Baylor University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Baylor University
Brite Divinity School is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. 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 master’s in theology & religious vocations from Brite Divinity School
DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dallas.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Dallas Baptist University
Located in the large city of Houston, HBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Houston Baptist University
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 master’s in theology & religious vocations from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Hardin - Simmons University
TKU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Southlake.More information about a master’s 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 fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Houston Graduate School of Theology
Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 206 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 142 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 618 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 195 |
| Biblical Studies | 170 |
| Religious Education | 36 |
| Missionary Studies | 27 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 25 |
| Sacred Music | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 975 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 538 |
| Communication & Journalism | 521 |
| English Language & Literature | 368 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 351 |
| History | 237 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 189 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 164 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 107 |
