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2026 Best Divinity/Ministry Schools in Minnesota

3 Colleges in the United States
97 Divinity/Ministry Degrees Awarded
$59,644 Avg Early-Career Salary

Divinity/Ministry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for divinity/ministry students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Divinity/Ministry in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall divinity/ministry education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Divinity/Ministry

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Our analysis ranked University Of St Thomas Minnesota the best school in the country for a degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 divinity/ministry students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Divinity/ministry graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $71,681 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Bethel University Minnesota is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in divinity/ministry, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 32 divinity/ministry degrees were awarded at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year. Divinity/ministry graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $46,813 early in their careers. Bethel University Minnesota graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. See the full divinity/ministry program report for Bethel University Minnesota

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Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN

Students looking for a strong divinity/ministry program will find one at Luther Seminary, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Luther Seminary awarded about 50 divinity/ministry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, divinity/ministry degree recipients from Luther Seminary generally make around $60,439. Read more about the divinity/ministry program at Luther Seminary

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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