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2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in South Carolina

2 Colleges in South Carolina
144 Theology Degrees Awarded
$47,388 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in theological & ministerial studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #63 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 144 degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Theology
Master's Degrees in Theology
Doctor's Degrees in Theology

The theology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in South Carolina. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in South Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theology degree levels they offer.

Top South Carolina Schools in Theology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Theology Degrees Awarded

Columbia International University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in theological & ministerial studies. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Columbia International University

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Erskine College
Due West, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$47,388 Median Starting Salary

Erskine College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the rural area of Due West, Erskine is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After graduation, theology degree recipients typically make an average of $47,388 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Erskine College

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 435
Florida 282 677
North Carolina 279 757
Virginia 274 1,937
Tennessee 269 342
Kentucky 244 753
Louisiana 242 385
Mississippi 234 11
Arkansas 234 53
Alabama 233 64
West Virginia 207 36

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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 87
Theology 35
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 15
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 7

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Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 128
Missionary Studies 65
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 28
Sacred Music 20
Religious Education 8
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 7

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