2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 72 associate degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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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

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to theological & ministerial studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of theological & ministerial studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How much debt theological & ministerial studies students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• 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 colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

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 in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Great Lakes Region

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

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Theology

1

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

44 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Ohio Christian University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the town of Circleville, OCU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Ohio Christian University

2

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

25 Annual Graduates

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Franciscan University of Steubenville

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological & ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	196	71
Michigan	192	1
Indiana	123	0
Wisconsin	114	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Theology

One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Theology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	44
Theology	26
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	2

Most Popular Majors Related to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	141
Biblical Studies	43
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	25
Sacred Music	12
Religious Institution Administration and Law	9
Missionary Studies	4

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.