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2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

11 Ranked Colleges
324 Degrees Awarded
$22,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 26,872 people earned their degree in theology and religious vocations, making the major the 25th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,203 and had an average of $35,660 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 4,572 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,777 and $36,047 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 324 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theology and religious vocations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology and religious vocations programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 11 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Andrews University landed the #1 spot on the list. Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Andrews also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Andrews University are $28,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Andrews Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grace College and Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Winona Lake, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make more than $110k list, Grace College has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grace College and Theological Seminary are $7,872, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Grace College

#3

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Ashland University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Ashland, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Ashland also took the #10 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland University are $6,444, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Ashland

#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Trinity International University - Illinois. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Deerfield, Illinois. It awarded 31 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TIU Illinois, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Trinity International University - Illinois are $17,780.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at TIU Illinois

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. IWU is a fairly large school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IWU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global are $11,977, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#6

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Notre Dame did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Notre Dame is a fairly large school located in Notre Dame, Indiana that handed out 24 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at University of Notre Dame

#7

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#17 in overall quality

Maranatha Baptist University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. MBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Watertown, Wisconsin. It awarded 1 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

MBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Maranatha Baptist University are $7,010, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full MBU Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#8

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana
#13 in overall quality

Anderson University Indiana landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Anderson University Indiana is a small school located in Anderson, Indiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make more than $110k list, Anderson University Indiana has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Anderson University Indiana are $11,455, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Anderson University Indiana Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#9

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
#8 in overall quality

Wheaton College Illinois ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small school located in Wheaton, Illinois that handed out 5 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Wheaton College Illinois also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wheaton College Illinois are $17,424, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Wheaton College Illinois

#10

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

University of Chicago ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UChicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UChicago Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#11

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#7 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Loyola Chicago, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago are $19,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Loyola University Chicago

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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