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2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

19 Ranked Colleges
636 Degrees Awarded
$20,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 636 divinity/ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality divinity/ministry 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 divinity/ministry 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 Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Divinity/Ministry (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 18 degrees to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree divinity studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Duke University Divinity/Ministry Report

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

Full Emory University Divinity/Ministry Report

#3

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the #3 spot on the list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 12 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bethel University Minnesota, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota are $11,700.

Full Bethel University Minnesota Divinity/Ministry Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 27 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

MBTS also took the #4 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are $6,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at MBTS

#5

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Andrews University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Andrews is a small school located in Berrien Springs, Michigan that handed out 26 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Andrews not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Andrews are $28,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Andrews

#15 in overall quality

Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Winona Lake, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Grace College also took the #15 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grace College are $7,872, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Grace College and Theological Seminary Divinity/Ministry Report

#7

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Lancaster Bible College also took the #14 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Lancaster Bible College

#8

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#17 in overall quality

Mercer University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Mercer University is located in Macon, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mercer, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer are $15,264, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Mercer University Divinity/Ministry Report

#20 in overall quality

Hardin - Simmons University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Abilene, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Hardin - Simmons also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons are $14,320.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Hardin - Simmons

#10

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Boston University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

Boston U also took the #8 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Boston University

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Sewanee, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Sewanee also took the #9 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sewanee - The University of the South are $18,243.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Sewanee - The University of the South

#12

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin

Maranatha Baptist University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Maranatha Baptist University is a small school located in Watertown, Wisconsin that handed out 1 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at MBU are $7,010, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Maranatha Baptist University Divinity/Ministry Report

#13

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
#19 in overall quality

Evangel University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Evangel is a small school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 14 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree divinity studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Evangel has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Evangel are $8,838.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Evangel University

#14

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#12 in overall quality

Samford University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Samford University is a medium-sized school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 5 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Samford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Samford University are $21,227.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Samford

#15

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Regent University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Regent is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 80 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regent, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Regent

#16

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Southeastern University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Southeastern University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 8 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SEU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SEU are $13,515.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Southeastern University

#17

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

Campbell University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Campbell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Campbell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Campbell University are $14,985, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Campbell

#18

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Piedmont International University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont International University are $8,230.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Piedmont International University

#19

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Seattle University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Seattle U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Seattle U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Seattle U

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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