2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Ranked #18 in popularity, theological & ministerial studies is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 59 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

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 complete 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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in Massachusetts

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theological & ministerial studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

1

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary
South Hamilton, MA

33 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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

Boston College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. 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 in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
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	17
Divinity/Ministry	9

Most Popular Majors Related 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.