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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Divinity/Ministry in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 6,905 people earned their degree in divinity/ministry, making the major the 115th most popular in the United States.

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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree 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. 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 Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Divinity/Ministry in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#5 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #1 spot on the list. Chicago, 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 39 students in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School are $8,930.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Moody Bible Institute

#2

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
#12 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Capital University landed the #2 spot on the list. Capital is a small school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 10 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree divinity studies students with aid list, Capital has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capital University are $13,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Capital Divinity/Ministry Report

#3

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Andrews University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 115 diplomas to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Andrews did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 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 Andrews University are $28,910.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Andrews

#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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Olivet Nazarene University landed the #4 spot on the list. Bourbonnais, 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 7 students in 2019-2020.

Olivet Nazarene also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Olivet Nazarene are $13,393.

Full Olivet Nazarene Divinity/Ministry Report

#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Notre Dame, Indiana. It awarded 11 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree divinity studies students with aid list, Notre Dame has also earned the #1 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 University of Notre Dame are $57,522.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Notre Dame

#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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. This small school is located in Winona Lake, Indiana, and it awarded 7 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Grace College, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. 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.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Grace College

#7

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
#11 in overall quality

Ashland University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Ashland, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 19 degrees to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ashland, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland are $6,444, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ashland University Divinity/Ministry Report

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, 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 Getting Aid list. Trinity International University - Illinois is located in Deerfield, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 masters’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

TIU Illinois did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Trinity International University - Illinois are $17,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Trinity International University - Illinois

#9

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Cornerstone University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s divinity studies degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree divinity studies students with aid list, Cornerstone has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone are $14,710, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Cornerstone

#10

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #10, 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 Getting Aid list. MBU is a small school located in Watertown, Wisconsin that handed out 2 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.

MBU 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 Maranatha Baptist University are $7,010, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Maranatha Baptist University

#11

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

University of Chicago came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid 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 16 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree divinity studies students with aid list, UChicago has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at UChicago

#12

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson, Indiana

With a ranking of #12, Anderson University Indiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Anderson, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Anderson University Indiana did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 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 Anderson University Indiana are $11,455.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Anderson University Indiana

#8 in overall quality

Pontifical College Josephinum ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Pontifical College Josephinum did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 Pontifical College Josephinum are $27,797.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Pontifical College Josephinum

#14

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.

Loyola Chicago also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Loyola University Chicago

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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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