2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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 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. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Plains States Region 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.
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2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges.
Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the best value school in the Plains States Region for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large 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.
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The excellent programs at Saint Paul School of Theology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Leawood, Saint Paul School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wartburg Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Crown College is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Crown undergraduate students pay an average of $28,110 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 14 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
Luther Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #7, University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northwestern are $34,180 a year.
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Bethel University Minnesota ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.
Bethel University Minnesota undergraduate students pay an average of $40,080 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Bethel University Minnesota also is in the top 20% of our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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University of Dubuque ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UD are $36,010 per year.
Evangel University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theological and ministerial studies programs. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Evangel undergraduate students pay an average of $25,748 in tuition and fees each year.
Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges 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 |
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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.
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 14 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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