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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Ohio

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Ohio to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Ohio Schools for a Master's 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 master’s degree in Ohio. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.

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#2

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

The excellent master’s degree programs at Ashland University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Ohio. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the # 3 spot on the list. 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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Payne Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college 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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