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

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.

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 Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 48 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

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 colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

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 Tennessee list to help you make the college decision.

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

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

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

1

Sewanee - The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

3 Annual Graduates

Sewanee - The University of the South is a wonderful option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Sewanee - The University of the South

2

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

3 Annual Graduates

Lipscomb University is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Lipscomb University

2

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN

19 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Memphis Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Memphis 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
Alabama	98	2
South Carolina	91	22
Kentucky	87	156
Arkansas	58	3

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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
Theology	23
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	22
Divinity/Ministry	3

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	3

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).
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