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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

4 Colleges
$34,105 Avg Salary
$26,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 378 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #26 most popular major in Ohio.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

Check out the theology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Ohio Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH

Our analysis found Ohio Christian University to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Circleville.

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#2

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ashland University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The excellent programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Ohio. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville.

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#4

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Payne Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio list. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 340
Illinois 641
Indiana 304
Wisconsin 67

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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