by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 61 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of theological & ministerial studies for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality theology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
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 Texas.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theological & ministerial studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is hard to beat Dallas Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Dallas Theological Seminary
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies has to check out Southern Methodist University. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Southern Methodist University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to check out Baylor University. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Baylor University
It is difficult to beat Brite Divinity School if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Brite Divinity is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Brite Divinity School
Hardin - Simmons University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Hardin - Simmons University
Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
TKU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Southlake.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from The King’s University
Located in the city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Houston Graduate School of Theology
Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 38 |
| Theology | 12 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 16 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 4 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
