2027 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
Theological & Ministerial Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their theological & ministerial studies programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best theological & ministerial studies schools.
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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in theological & ministerial studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies
No school ranked higher than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary this year for theological & ministerial studies. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 197 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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A rank of #2 makes Southeastern University one of the top schools for theological & ministerial studies. Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southeastern University awarded about 45 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of $27,591 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,000.
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Franciscan University Of Steubenville came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Steubenville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn around $37,089 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- 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 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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