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2023 Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges
$45,968 Avg Salary
$25,047 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

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

#1

City Vision University

Kansas City, MO

Our analysis found City Vision University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue an online degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Kansas City, City Vision University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#2

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

The excellent online programs at Eden Theological Seminary 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 . Eden Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Webster Groves.

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#3

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, SD

Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sioux Falls Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls, North American Baptist Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students pursuing an online degree. Located in the city of New Brighton, United Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent online programs at Institute of Lutheran Theology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . ILT is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brookings.

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#6

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online 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.

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With a ranking of #8, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Trinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Ellendale.

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#8

Barclay College

Haviland, KS

Barclay College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Haviland, Barclay College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Explore the most popular online 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 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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