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

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree School for You

With 678 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #11 most popular major in North Carolina.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in North Carolina to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Colleges.

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in North Carolina for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

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

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#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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Out of the 6 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont International University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Hood Theological Seminary

Salisbury, NC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hood Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Hood Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

With a ranking of #6, Campbell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Campbell is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 1,981
Florida 201
Georgia 413
Tennessee 275
Kentucky 695
Louisiana 222
Alabama 51
South Carolina 116
Mississippi 10
Arkansas 28
West Virginia 26

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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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