2027 Best Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies

1

University Of Dallas
Irving, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded

$58,396 Median Starting Salary

University Of Dallas tops our 2027 ranking of the best pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 73% of students finish within six years. University Of Dallas awarded about 17 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degree from University Of Dallas earn around $58,396 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Dallas graduates carry a median of $23,411 in student loans. Get the full pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies details for University Of Dallas

2

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded

$56,285 Median Starting Salary

Grand Canyon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. Grand Canyon University graduates 44% of students within six years. Grand Canyon University awarded about 20 pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Theology/pre-Ministerial Studies graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of $56,285 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,027 to complete this degree. Read more about the pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies program at Grand Canyon University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.