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2026 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges in the United States
186 Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,815 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theological & Ministerial Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Indiana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theological & ministerial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

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No school ranked higher than University Of Notre Dame this year for theological & ministerial studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Notre Dame. About 95% of students finish within six years. University Of Notre Dame awarded about 119 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from University Of Notre Dame earn around $44,657 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Get the full theological & ministerial studies details for University Of Notre Dame

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Grace College And Theological Seminary came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona Lake. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 12 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Grace College And Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Grace College And Theological Seminary generally make around $42,188. Students borrow a median of $21,211 to complete this degree. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Grace College And Theological Seminary

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Anderson University Indiana came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. Anderson University Indiana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Anderson University Indiana in the most recent year. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Anderson University Indiana earn a median of $41,376 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,401. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Anderson University Indiana

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Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Students looking for a strong theological & ministerial studies program will find one at Earlham College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Richmond, Earlham College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Earlham College awarded about 12 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Earlham College earn around $43,038 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,125. Get the full theological & ministerial studies details for Earlham College

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Christian Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in theological & ministerial studies, ranking #5. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Indianapolis. About 26 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Christian Theological Seminary in the most recent year. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Christian Theological Seminary

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 schools evaluated.

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