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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Divinity/Ministry (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

14 Ranked Colleges
761 Degrees Awarded
$21,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Divinity/Ministry is the 115th most popular major in the country with 6,905 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,002 divinity/ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 761 divinity/ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in divinity/ministry. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great divinity/ministry programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the divinity/ministry program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region master’s degree divinity studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Divinity/Ministry (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 16 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at UChicago

#2

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame also took the #1 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at University of Notre Dame

#3

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Moody Bible Institute. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Moody Bible Institute is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 masters’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also took the #5 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’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 Moody Bible Institute are $8,930.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School

#4

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Olivet Nazarene University landed the #4 spot on the list. Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Olivet Nazarene, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’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 Olivet Nazarene University are $13,393.

Full Olivet Nazarene Divinity/Ministry Report

#5

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capital University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Capital is a small school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 10 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Capital also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capital University are $13,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Capital University

#6

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

Andrews University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and it awarded 115 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Andrews, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’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 Andrews University are $28,910.

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#10 in overall quality

Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Winona Lake, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Grace College also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. 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.

Full Grace College and Theological Seminary Divinity/Ministry Report

#8

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Ashland University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ashland, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s divinity studies degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

Ashland did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland are $6,444.

Full Ashland University Divinity/Ministry Report

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Deerfield, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s divinity studies degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree divinity studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, TIU Illinois has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’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.

Full TIU Illinois Divinity/Ministry Report

#10

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#17 in overall quality

Cornerstone University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Cornerstone did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone University are $14,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cornerstone University Divinity/Ministry Report

#11

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana

Anderson University Indiana landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Anderson, Indiana, and it awarded 2 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Anderson University Indiana also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Anderson University Indiana are $11,455, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Anderson University Indiana

#12

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #12, Maranatha Baptist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. MBU is a small school located in Watertown, Wisconsin that handed out 2 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

MBU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MBU are $7,010, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at MBU

#13

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s divinity studies degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Loyola Chicago not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago are $19,154.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Loyola University Chicago

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Pontifical College Josephinum did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 degrees to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Pontifical College Josephinum also took the #8 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’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 Pontifical College Josephinum are $27,797.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Pontifical College Josephinum

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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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