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

34 Colleges
$45,172 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree 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 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree 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 34 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular master'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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 12% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#2

Luther Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 34 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Luther Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 111 students majoring in theology at Luther Seminary, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#3

Concordia Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Concordia Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Concordia Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 73 students majoring in theology at Concordia Seminary, 95% are male and 5% are female.

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#4

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Bethel University Minnesota helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.

Of the 63 students majoring in theology at Bethel University Minnesota, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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#5

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Covenant Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Plains States Region . Covenant Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Women make up 19% of the theology majors at the school.

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#6

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

With a ranking of #6, Nazarene Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.

About 37% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 63% are male.

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Wartburg Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 36 students majoring in theology at Wartburg Seminary, 39% are male and 61% are female.

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#8

Eden Theological Seminary

Webster Groves, MO

Eden Theological Seminary ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Eden Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Webster Groves.

Women make up 61% of the theology majors at the school.

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#8

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, SD

With a ranking of #8, Sioux Falls Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. 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.

Women make up 29% of the theology majors at the school.

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#10

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Minneapolis, MN

Bethlehem College & Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Bethlehem College & Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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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

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 25 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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