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2023 Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which online doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online theology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

#1

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Eden Theological Seminary the most popular online school in the Plains States Region 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.

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Out of the 5 online programs at schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Institute of Lutheran Theology landed the # 2 spot on the list. ILT is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brookings.

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#2

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, SD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sioux Falls Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls, North American Baptist Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 2 students majoring in theology at North American Baptist Seminary, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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The in-demand online doctor’s degree programs at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 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 city of New Brighton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 50% of the theology majors at the school.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their online doctor’s degree. Trinity is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Ellendale.

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Explore the most popular online 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

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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 5 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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