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2027 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Minnesota

10 Colleges in the United States
572 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$40,983 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theology & Religious Vocations is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in Minnesota

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology & religious vocations degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

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Our analysis ranked University Of St Thomas Minnesota the best school in the country for a degree in theology & religious vocations. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 46 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn around $71,681 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete this degree. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Students looking for a strong theology & religious vocations program will find one at Saint Johns University, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Saint Johns University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Saint Johns University earn around $47,238 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Johns University graduates carry a median of $26,646 in student loans. More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Saint Johns University

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Martin Luther College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations, landing the #3 spot this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of New Ulm. Martin Luther College graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 122 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Martin Luther College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients from Martin Luther College generally make around $15,327. Martin Luther College graduates carry a median of $18,949 in student loans. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Martin Luther College

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Students looking for a strong theology & religious vocations program will find one at Concordia University Saint Paul, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates 45% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Saint Paul in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Concordia University Saint Paul earn a median of $54,835 early in their careers. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Concordia University Saint Paul

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A rank of #5 makes Bethel University Minnesota one of the top schools for theology & religious vocations. Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 88 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Bethel University Minnesota earn around $46,255 in the first couple years of their career. Bethel University Minnesota graduates carry a median of $32,291 in student loans. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Bethel University Minnesota

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Northwestern College Minnesota ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. Northwestern College Minnesota awarded about 39 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theology & religious vocations program make about $40,537 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,068 to complete this degree. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Northwestern College Minnesota

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North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

North Central University came in at #7 for theology & religious vocations this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at North Central University in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of North Central University earn a median of $27,404 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at North Central University

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College placed #8 among the best theology & religious vocations schools. Crown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius. Crown College graduates 44% of students within six years. Crown College awarded about 50 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Crown College earn a median of $26,656 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,971 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Crown College

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Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN

Luther Seminary landed the #9 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. About 83 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Luther Seminary in the most recent year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Luther Seminary earn around $60,439 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Luther Seminary

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Bethany Global University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bloomington. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. About 35 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Bethany Global University in the most recent year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Bethany Global University earn around $19,456 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,276. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Bethany Global University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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