2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

Theological & Ministerial Studies is about average in terms of popularity for associate degrees programs. That is, it ranks #132 out of the 328 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 71 associate degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

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 schools for theological & ministerial studies students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

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 Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in Ohio

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theological & ministerial studies students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Ohio Schools for an Associate in Theology

1

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

44 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Ohio Christian University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the distant 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 great decision 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 in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
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	25
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	2

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	48
Biblical Studies	25
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	25
Sacred Music	11
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).
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