2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Divinity/Ministry
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2019-2020, 6,905 people earned their degree in divinity/ministry, making the major the 115th most popular in the United States.
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” ranking looked at 33 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in divinity/ministry. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent divinity/ministry programs, but they also 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate.
Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Divinity/Ministry
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. MBTS is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.
MBTS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are $6,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Divinity/Ministry Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethel University Minnesota. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree divinity studies students list, Bethel University Minnesota has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota are $11,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Asbury Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Wilmore, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 40 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Asbury Seminary, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Asbury Seminary are $16,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grace College and Theological Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate. 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.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree divinity studies students list, Grace College has also earned the #15 rank 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.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dallas Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate. Dallas Theological Seminary is a small school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 30 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
DTS Dallas also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at DTS Dallas are $18,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #6, Luther Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Luther Seminary is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 18 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Luther Seminary, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Luther Seminary are $18,675, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Regent University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Regent University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 80 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.
Regent also took the #13 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #8, Seattle University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s divinity studies 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040.
Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #9. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It awarded 5 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree divinity studies students list, Lancaster Bible College has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Sewanee - The University of the South came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Sewanee, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.
Sewanee also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sewanee are $18,243, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Full Sewanee - The University of the South Divinity/Ministry Report
Evangel University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Evangel University is a small school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 14 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
Evangel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 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 Evangel University are $8,838.
Southeastern University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. SEU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakeland, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree divinity studies students list, SEU has also earned the #16 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 SEU are $13,515.
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Maranatha Baptist University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Maranatha Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Watertown, Wisconsin. It awarded 1 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at MBU are $7,010, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Missio Seminary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #13. Missio Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
Missio Seminary also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missio Seminary are $12,924, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Samford University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 5 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Samford, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Samford University are $21,227, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #15, Sioux Falls Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at North American Baptist Seminary, the school also landed the #24 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 Sioux Falls Seminary are $3,600.
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With a ranking of #16, Andrews University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Andrews University is a small school located in Berrien Springs, Michigan that handed out 26 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
Andrews also made our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Andrews University are $28,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Mercer University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Mercer is a private not-for-profit institution located in Macon, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer are $15,264.
With a ranking of #18, Hardin - Simmons University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Hardin - Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Abilene, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
Hardin - Simmons did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons University are $14,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Hardin - Simmons University
Saint Paul School of Theology ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Leawood, Kansas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Saint Paul School of Theology, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Paul School of Theology are $12,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This small school is located in New Brighton, Minnesota, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at United Theological Seminary, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at United Theological Seminary are $11,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Louisville Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary are $11,838.
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With a ranking of #22, Northeastern Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Northeastern Seminary is located in Rochester, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern Seminary are $10,112.
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Columbia Theological Seminary ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Decatur, Georgia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s divinity studies degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree divinity studies students list, Columbia Theological Seminary has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia Theological Seminary are $15,770, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Columbia Theological Seminary
Christian Theological Seminary ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Christian Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Christian Theological Seminary are $12,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Full Christian Theological Seminary Divinity/Ministry Report
With a ranking of #25, Campbell University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Divinity Studies Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s divinity studies students 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 are $14,985, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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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%.
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