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2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in Minnesota
405 Theology Degrees Awarded
$39,421 Avg Early-Career Salary
Theological & Ministerial Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #63 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 405 degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota The theology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Theological & Ministerial Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings by Degree Level

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

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 Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Minnesota

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Minnesota Schools in Theology

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Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
127 Theology Degrees Awarded
20.5% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Luther Seminary if you wish to pursue a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Luther Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

There were about 127 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Luther Seminary in the most recent year we have data available. Theological & Ministerial Studies degree recipients from Luther Seminary receive an earnings boost of approximately $24,996 over the typical income of theological & ministerial studies graduates.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Theology Degrees Awarded
11.0% Growth in Graduates

Bethel University Minnesota is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #391 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.

There were about 73 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year. Those theological & ministerial studies students who get their degree from Bethel University Minnesota make $4,753 more than the standard theology grad.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,033 Median Starting Salary
$20,718 Median Student Debt

University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 25 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the theology program earn an average of $37,033 for their early career.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Theology Degrees Awarded
$11,849 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Martin Luther College if you want to pursue a degree in theological & ministerial studies. MLC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of New Ulm.

There were roughly 37 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at MLC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients usually make around $11,849 in their early careers.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,269 Median Starting Salary

United Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of St. Paul.

There were roughly 21 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at United Theological Seminary in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology program make about $37,269 for their early career.

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MN
62.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 38th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 16 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Crown in the most recent data year.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 283 781
Kansas 266 108
Iowa 264 92
Nebraska 238 28
North Dakota 210 35
South Dakota 204 32

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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 206
Theology 120
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 41
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 38

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 295
Missionary Studies 175
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 130
Religious Education 69
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 65
Sacred Music 15

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