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Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana

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2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

3 Colleges
$35,826 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$48,450 Avg Salary

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

With 304 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #27 most popular major in Indiana.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best value doctor's degree 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana

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

Best Indiana Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our analysis found Grace College and Theological Seminary to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Indiana. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Grace College graduate students pay an average of $8,054 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#2

Christian Theological Seminary

Indianapolis, IN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Christian Theological Seminary is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Christian Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Christian Theological Seminary are $12,990 per year.

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#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Notre Dame helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theological and ministerial studies schools in Indiana. Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame graduate students pay an average of $58,662 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Notre Dame also took the #1 spot in our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana rankings.

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Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 340
Illinois 641
Ohio 378
Wisconsin 67

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 3 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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