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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Ohio to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

#1

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH

Our analysis found Payne Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Ohio. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Payne Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 18 students majoring in theology at Payne Theological Seminary, 72% are male and 28% are female.

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#2

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dayton. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#3

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

Out of the 6 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ashland University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 67% are male.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Winebrenner Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Winebrenner Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay.

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Out of the 6 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Methodist Theological School in Ohio landed the # 4 spot on the list. MTSO is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Delaware.

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#6

Rabbinical College Telshe

Wickliffe, OH

Rabbinical College Telshe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Wickliffe, Telshe Yeshiva is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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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 6 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.

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