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2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s

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Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 7,238 people earned their degree in divinity/ministry, making the major the 113th most popular in the United States.

Across Illinois, there were 381 divinity/ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 339 divinity/ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,317 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in divinity/ministry. To top this list, a school must have a successful divinity/ministry program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trinity International University - Illinois. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. Located in Deerfield, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 48 diplomas to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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

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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois

Out of the 17 schools in the Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #2 spot on the list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 43 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Moody Bible Institute

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 33 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full LSTC Divinity/Ministry Report

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Out of the 17 schools in the Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary landed the #4 spot on the list. Evanston, 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 32 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Saint Mary of the Lake. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s. Mundelein, 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 30 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at University of St. Mary of the Lake

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With a ranking of #6, Chicago Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. Chicago Theological Seminary is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 24 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Chicago Theological Seminary

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Catholic Theological Union at Chicago ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. Catholic Theological Union is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 masters’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Catholic Theological Union

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With a ranking of #7, Lincoln Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. Located in Lincoln, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Divinity/Ministry Report

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

With a ranking of #9, University of Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. 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 15 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at University of Chicago

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North Park University
Chicago, Illinois

North Park University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. North Park is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 masters’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at North Park

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With a ranking of #9, McCormick Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. McCormick Theological Seminary is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 masters’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary

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Meadville Lombard Theological School landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s ranking. 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 12 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Meadville Lombard Theological School

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Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 9 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation

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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois

Olivet Nazarene University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Olivet Nazarene University

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Northern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s ranking. Located in Lisle, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Northern Seminary

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

With a ranking of #16, Loyola University Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 3 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Loyola Chicago

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American Islamic College
Chicago, Illinois

American Islamic College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #17. American Islamic College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 0 masters’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at American Islamic College

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