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

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.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 22 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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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

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 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Minnesota.

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

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

Top Minnesota Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

1

Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN

10 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies has to check out Bethel University Minnesota. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Bethel University Minnesota

2

Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN

10 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies has to look into Luther Seminary. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Luther Seminary

2

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
St. Paul, MN

2 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of St. Paul, United 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 United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	122	152
Iowa	110	11
Kansas	97	1
North Dakota	68	0
South Dakota	45	2

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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
Divinity/Ministry	17
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	4
Theology	1

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.