by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 72 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies.
Dallas Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large city of Dallas, DTS Dallas is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Dallas Theological Seminary
It's hard to beat Southern Methodist University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Southern Methodist University
It's hard to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Baylor University
Brite Divinity School is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Brite Divinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Brite Divinity School
Oral Roberts University is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. ORU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tulsa.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Oral Roberts University
Hardin - Simmons is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Abilene.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Hardin - Simmons University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Waxahachie.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from The King’s University
Located in the large city of Tulsa, Phillips 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 Phillips Theological Seminary
Houston Graduate School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Houston Graduate School of Theology
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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 |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 38 |
| Theology | 17 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 16 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 4 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
