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2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region

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Theology is the 127th most popular major in the country with 6,253 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,007 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 73 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,305 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in theology. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in theology.

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region”.

Top 14 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Theology in the Great Lakes Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Theological Seminary. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Holland, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theology at Western Theological Seminary

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The school came in at #2 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Theology at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

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Calvin Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Out of the 14 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Calvin Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology at Calvin Theological Seminary

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Out of the 14 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #4 spot on the list. Trinity International University - Illinois is a small school located in Deerfield, Illinois that handed out 9 doctorate’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full TIU Illinois Theology Report

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Wheaton College Illinois
Wheaton, Illinois

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wheaton College Illinois. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region. Wheaton, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read more about Theology at Wheaton College Illinois

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s theology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full University of Notre Dame Theology Report

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago ranked #7 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. UChicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s theology degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Read more about Theology at UChicago

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Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio

Ashland University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ashland, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theology at Ashland University

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University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio

University of Dayton landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Dayton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theology at UDayton

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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan

Andrews University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Berrien Springs, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theology at Andrews

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University Chicago landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theology at Loyola University Chicago

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With a ranking of #12, Rabbinical College Telshe did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Telshe Yeshiva is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wickliffe, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theology at Telshe Yeshiva

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Anderson University Indiana
Anderson, Indiana

Anderson University Indiana landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Anderson University Indiana is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, Indiana. It awarded 14 doctorate’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Theology at Anderson University Indiana

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Grace College and Theological Seminary ranked #12 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Grace College and Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winona Lake, Indiana. It awarded 5 doctorate’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Grace College Theology Report

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