2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia

If you pursue a master's degree in divinity/ministry, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #34 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of divinity/ministry. Combined, these schools handed out 82 master's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to divinity/ministry students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of divinity/ministry students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized divinity/ministry related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for divinity/ministry students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Divinity/Ministry Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Divinity/Ministry Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Divinity/Ministry in District of Columbia

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in divinity/ministry.

Top District of Columbia Schools for a Master's in Divinity Studies

1

Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Annual Graduates

Catholic University of America is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in divinity/ministry. CUA is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Catholic University of America

2

Howard University
Washington, DC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in divinity/ministry has to check out Howard University. Howard is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Howard University

Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Divinity/Ministry Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	695	151
Pennsylvania	607	253
Maryland	363	21
New Jersey	346	145

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Divinity/Ministry Related Rankings by Major

Divinity/Ministry is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Divinity Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theology	92

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund. More about our data sources and methodologies.