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

Theological & Ministerial Studies is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #21 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of theological & ministerial studies. Combined, these schools handed out 516 master's degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

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 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 master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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

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

Top Kentucky Schools for a Master's in Theology

1

Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY

175 Annual Graduates

$45,625 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies has to take a look at Asbury Theological Seminary. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

Master's students who receive their degree from the theology program make around $45,625 in their early career salary.

More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Asbury Theological Seminary

2

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY

17 Annual Graduates

$33,829 Median Starting Salary

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large city of Louisville, Louisville Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Students who graduate with their master's from the theology program report average early career income of $33,829.

More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	208	182
Georgia	190	335
Virginia	182	1,647
North Carolina	178	594
Tennessee	166	220
Alabama	151	49
Louisiana	147	164
South Carolina	146	94
Mississippi	145	7
Arkansas	121	25
West Virginia	112	21

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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	378
Theology	78
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	60

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Missionary Studies	70
Biblical Studies	40
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	37
Sacred Music	11
Religious Education	4
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	2

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).
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