2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region

If you pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #18 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 66 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to theological & ministerial studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of theological & ministerial studies students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for theological & ministerial studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their doctor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized theological & ministerial studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theological & ministerial studies students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

The theology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in the New England Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies.

Top New England Region Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

1

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary
South Hamilton, MA

33 Annual Graduates

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hamilton.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

2

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

6 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies has to check out Boston College. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Boston College

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological & ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts	153	59
Connecticut	93	7

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Rankings in Majors Related to Theology

One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Theology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	33
Theology	24
Divinity/Ministry	9

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Religious Education	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund. More about our data sources and methodologies.