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

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

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

With 582 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #28 most popular major in Massachusetts.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 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 Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs 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.

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

Our 2023 rankings named Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary the most popular school in Massachusetts for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Hamilton.

About 18% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 82% are male.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

#2

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

About 25% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 75% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Boston University Report

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Out of the 3 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 17% of the theology majors at the school.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Boston College

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 209
Rhode Island 6
Maine 39

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 3 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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