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2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

4 Colleges
$22,555 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$34,105 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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.

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 Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Ohio 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.

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 Schools in Ohio

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

Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality in Theological & Ministerial Studies

#1

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH
$14,395 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Ohio Christian University to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at OCU are $14,395 a year.

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#2

Ashland University

Ashland, OH
$23,090 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ashland University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio list. Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ashland are $23,090 per year.

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$30,180 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio list. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Franciscan U are $30,180 a year.

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#4

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH

Out of the 4 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Payne Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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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
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.

  • 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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