by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of theological & ministerial studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 145 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to check out University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from University of Notre Dame
It's difficult to beat University of Chicago if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.
Students who graduate with their doctorate from the theology program report average early career earnings of $47,950.
More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from University of Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Loyola University Chicago
Lincoln Christian University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Lincoln Christian University
Andrews University is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Andrews is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs.
Those theological & ministerial studies students who get their doctor's degree from Andrews University make $7,450 more than the average theology grad.
More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Andrews University
Located in the large suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Wheaton College Illinois
Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Ashland University
Located in the large city of Chicago, LSTC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Trinity International University - Illinois
Christian Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Christian Theological Seminary
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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 73 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 70 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 92 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 74 |
| Missionary Studies | 21 |
| Religious Education | 6 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
