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2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$13,797 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$48,450 Avg Salary

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

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked #25 in the country. In fact 12,534 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

The Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for theology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at MBTS are $6,950 a year.

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#2

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Nazarene Theological Seminary are $10,210 a year.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Saint Paul School of Theology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Leawood, Saint Paul School of Theology is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Saint Paul School of Theology are $12,666 per year.

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#4

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bethel University Minnesota is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Bethel University Minnesota are $11,700 a year.

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#5

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Evangel University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Evangel are $8,838 per year.

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#6

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Luther Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Luther Seminary are $19,175 per year.

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#7

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

With a ranking of #7, University of Dubuque did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UD are $7,940 a year.

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#8

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

With a ranking of #8, Eden Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Webster Groves.

Eden Theological Seminary graduate students pay an average of $15,050 in tuition and fees each year.

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#9

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

Concordia Seminary landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Concordia Seminary are $29,550 per year.

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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of New Brighton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at United Theological Seminary are $11,970 a year.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 771
Minnesota 312
Iowa 77
Kansas 44
Nebraska 27
North Dakota 16
South Dakota 37

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 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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