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2026 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Ohio

2 Colleges in the United States
295 Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$47,870 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theological & Ministerial Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their theological & ministerial studies programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for theological & ministerial studies students.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Ohio

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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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University tops our 2026 ranking of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Cedarville University generally make around $57,104. Typical student debt for the program is $22,110. More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Cedarville University

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Capital University
Columbus, OH

Capital University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Columbus. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Capital University awarded about 10 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Capital University generally make around $46,516. Students borrow a median of $28,269 to complete this degree. Read more about the theological & ministerial studies program at Capital University

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 204 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn around $37,089 in the first couple years of their career. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full theological & ministerial studies details for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Ashland. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ashland University awarded about 27 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Ashland University earn around $52,813 in the first couple years of their career. Ashland University graduates carry a median of $24,536 in student loans. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Ashland University

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Students looking for a strong theological & ministerial studies program will find one at Ohio Christian University, which ranked #5. Located in the rural area of Circleville, Ohio Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 25 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Ohio Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Ohio Christian University generally make around $45,829. Ohio Christian University graduates carry a median of $30,947 in student loans. More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Ohio Christian University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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