2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

If you pursue a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #21 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 Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 240 master'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 master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

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 - The number of theological & ministerial studies students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• 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 easy is it for theological & ministerial studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their master'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 schools for theological & ministerial studies students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Master's Degree Schools in Michigan list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in Michigan

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theological & ministerial studies students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Michigan Schools for a Master's in Theology

1

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

118 Annual Graduates

Andrews University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Andrews University

2

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

24 Annual Graduates

$49,408 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Cornerstone University if you want to pursue a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Cornerstone is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Grand Rapids.

Students who graduate with their master's from the theology program report average early career earnings of $49,408.

More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Cornerstone University

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	221	574
Ohio	207	350
Indiana	191	269
Wisconsin	173	61

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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	164
Theology	50
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	26

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	95
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	42
Biblical Studies	16
Religious Education	5
Sacred Music	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.