2026 Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools.

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• Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee

Best Schools for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other theological & ministerial studies education in Tennessee.

Top Schools in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

1

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded

$42,658 Median Starting Salary

Lee University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in other theological & ministerial studies. Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent data year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Lee University earn a median of $42,658 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,422 to complete this degree. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Lee University

2

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN

39 Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded

Memphis Theological Seminary came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Memphis Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. About 39 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Memphis Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Read more about the other theological & ministerial studies program at Memphis Theological Seminary

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.