2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You
In 2020-2021, 12,534 people earned a degree or certificate in theological and ministerial studies, making the major the #25 most popular in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. This report analyzed 132 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value programs for theology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for theology majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the best value school in the United States for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
MBTS undergraduate students pay an average of $9,020 in tuition and fees each year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Master’s University and Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The Master’s University undergraduate students pay an average of $28,740 in tuition and fees each year.
The Master’s University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The Baptist College of Florida is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. BCF is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Graceville.
BCF undergraduate students pay an average of $12,150 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Ohio Christian University is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Circleville.
OCU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,395 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kentucky Christian University is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the town of Grayson, Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kentucky Christian University are $22,130 a year.
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With a ranking of #6, Lincoln Christian University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary are $14,520 per year.
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Olivet Nazarene University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Olivet Nazarene undergraduate students pay an average of $37,440 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Olivet Nazarene also did well on our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Saint Paul School of Theology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Leawood, Saint Paul School of Theology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Luther Rice College & Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. Luther Rice is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Luther Rice are $9,088 per year.
Grand Canyon University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
Grand Canyon University undergraduate students pay an average of $17,189 in tuition and fees each year.
Moody Bible Institute came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School are $14,335 a year.
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Wartburg Theological Seminary landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Piedmont International University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Piedmont International University are $14,400 a year.
Southeastern University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SEU are $28,320 per year.
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Crown College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Crown are $28,110 per year.
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Clarks Summit University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Abington Township.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSU are $27,200 per year.
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Faith International University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Faith undergraduate students pay an average of $11,250 in tuition and fees each year.
Ashland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Ashland undergraduate students pay an average of $23,090 in tuition and fees each year.
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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools list. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at School of Urban Missions are $10,540 a year.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | Winona Lake, IN |
| 21 | Truett McConnell University | Cleveland, GA |
| 22 | Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson, TN |
| 23 | Johnson University | Knoxville, TN |
| 24 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 25 | Nazarene Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO |
| 26 | Luther Seminary | Saint Paul, MN |
Theological & Ministerial Studies by Region
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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Majors for Theology
Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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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