Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies schools.
Choosing a Great Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies School
The pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Rankings by Degree Level
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Martin Luther College tops our 2027 ranking of the best pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies schools. Set in the town of New Ulm, Martin Luther College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 30 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Martin Luther College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degree recipients from Martin Luther College generally make around $15,327. Typical student debt for the program is $18,949.
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Students looking for a strong pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies program will find one at University Of Dallas, which ranked #2. University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving. University Of Dallas graduates 73% of students within six years. University Of Dallas awarded about 17 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies program make about $58,396 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,411.
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Grand Canyon University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Grand Canyon University awarded about 20 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degree from Grand Canyon University earn around $56,285 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,027.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
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).
