by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 275 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of theological & ministerial studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality theology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theological & ministerial studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to take a look at University of Northwestern - St Paul. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Paul.
Those theological & ministerial studies students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Northwestern - St Paul receive $2,451 more than the standard theology grad.
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It is hard to beat Benedictine College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Theological & Ministerial Studies bachelor's degree recipients from Benedictine College earn a boost of approximately $4,124 over the typical income of theological & ministerial studies graduates.
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Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to take a look at Martin Luther College. Located in the town of New Ulm, MLC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the theology program earn around $11,849 in their early career salary.
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Located in the small city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies from Ozark Christian College
Crown is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.More information about a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies from Crown College
Explore the best theological & ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 59 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 91 |
| Iowa | 197 | 15 |
| Kansas | 184 | 64 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 15 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 19 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 2 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 144 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 55 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 39 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 551 |
| Missionary Studies | 192 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 185 |
| Religious Education | 45 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 41 |
| Sacred Music | 35 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 3 |
