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2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
366 Associate Degrees
When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #132 out of 328 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 366 associate degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools The theology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate 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:

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 associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in the United States

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

10 Top Schools for an Associate in Theology

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135 Annual Graduates
$16,000 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat Southeastern University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. SEU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Southeastern University

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44 Annual Graduates

Ohio Christian University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Circleville.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Ohio Christian University

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1 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies has to take a look at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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14 Annual Graduates
$18,938 Median Student Debt

It is hard to beat Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies if you want to pursue an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies

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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
1 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to look into Johnson University. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Johnson University

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25 Annual Graduates

Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Steubenville.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Franciscan University of Steubenville

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4 Annual Graduates

OKWU or OWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bartlesville.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Oklahoma Wesleyan University

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University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA
2 Annual Graduates

UVF is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Phoenixville.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from University of Valley Forge

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Point University
West Point, GA
4 Annual Graduates

Point is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of West Point.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Point University

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Located in the town of Graceville, BCF is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from The Baptist College of Florida

Theological & Ministerial Studies by Region

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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 197
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 86
Theology 54
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 29

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 387
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 221
Missionary Studies 32
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 30
Sacred Music 20
Religious Education 18
Religious Institution Administration and Law 9

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