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

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.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Kentucky 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 156 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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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

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on theological & ministerial studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other theological & ministerial studies students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt theological & ministerial studies students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

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

Top Kentucky Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

1

Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY

42 Annual Graduates

Asbury Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Asbury Theological Seminary

2

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY

8 Annual Graduates

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Louisville, Louisville Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	138	13
Virginia	127	286
Georgia	126	78
North Carolina	115	84
Mississippi	113	3
Louisiana	103	57
Tennessee	102	48
Alabama	98	2
South Carolina	91	22
Arkansas	58	3

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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Theology Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Theology	106
Divinity/Ministry	50

Most Popular Majors Related to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	40
Missionary Studies	20
Religious Education	13
Biblical Studies	6
Sacred Music	2

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.