by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 185 master's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology master'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master'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 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.
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 Florida list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies.
Southeastern University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Southeastern University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to take a look at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Located in the midsize city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University
It is difficult to beat Ave Maria University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the rural area of Ave Maria, AMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Ave Maria University
It's hard to beat Saint Leo University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. St. Leo University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small suburb of Saint Leo.
Students who graduate with their master's from the theology program report average early career wages of $46,713.
More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Saint Leo UniversityLocated in the suburb of Miami, Trinity International University - Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Trinity International University - Florida
Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 190 | 335 |
| Virginia | 182 | 1,647 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 594 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 220 |
| Alabama | 151 | 49 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 516 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 164 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 94 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 7 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 25 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 21 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 108 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 75 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 21 |
| Biblical Studies | 17 |
