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2023 Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Plains States Region

18 Ranked Colleges
253 Degrees Awarded
$60,275 Avg Salary
Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate

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Theology & Religious Vocations is the 26th most popular major in the country with 27,459 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,020 and had an average of $26,322 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 3,260 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,867 and $25,512 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 253 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,829 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theology and religious vocations. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in theology and religious vocations.

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Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate”.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 147 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Out of the 18 schools in the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Evangel University landed the #2 spot on the list. Springfield, Missouri 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 24 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Evangel University

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Nazarene Theological Seminary
Kansas City, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate. This small school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Nazarene Theological Seminary

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Dubuque. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate. UD is located in Dubuque, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at University of Dubuque

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Concordia Seminary
Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 18 schools in the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia Seminary landed the #4 spot on the list. Concordia Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 11 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Concordia Seminary

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Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Luther Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Luther Seminary

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bethel University Minnesota came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate ranking. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Bethel University Minnesota

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Covenant Theological Seminary
Saint Louis, Missouri

Covenant Theological Seminary ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate list. Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Covenant Theological Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations Report

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Aquinas Institute of Theology
Saint Louis, Missouri

Aquinas Institute of Theology landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate ranking. Aquinas Institute of Theology is a small school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 4 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Aquinas Institute of Theology Theology & Religious Vocations Report

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate list. Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Saint Louis University

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Eden Theological Seminary
Webster Groves, Missouri

With a ranking of #11, Eden Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate list. Eden Theological Seminary is located in Webster Groves, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Eden Theological Seminary

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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate ranking. This small school is located in New Brighton, Minnesota, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Theology & Religious Vocations Report

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Institute of Lutheran Theology
Brookings, South Dakota

Institute of Lutheran Theology ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate list. Institute of Lutheran Theology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a popular population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Institute of Lutheran Theology

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Sioux Falls Seminary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls Seminary came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate ranking. North American Baptist Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 1 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at North American Baptist Seminary

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With a ranking of #15, Saint Paul School of Theology did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate list. Saint Paul School of Theology is located in Leawood, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Saint Paul School of Theology

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Trinity Bible College and Graduate School did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ellendale, North Dakota. It awarded 64 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Theology & Religious Vocations Report

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Calvary University
Kansas City, Missouri

Calvary University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate ranking. Kansas City, Missouri 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 30 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Calvary University

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With a ranking of #16, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology & Religious Vocations Major in the Plains States Region for a Doctorate list. FBBC&TS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ankeny, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations Report

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