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2026 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in South Carolina

1 Colleges in the United States
138 Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$36,338 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 9 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 South Carolina

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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Columbia International University tops our 2026 ranking of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia International University in the most recent data year. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Columbia International University earn a median of $32,296 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,667 to complete this degree. Get the full theological & ministerial studies details for Columbia International University

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A rank of #2 makes Anderson University Sc one of the top schools for theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Anderson University Sc in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theological & ministerial studies program make about $49,036 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,034 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Anderson University Sc

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Students looking for a strong theological & ministerial studies program will find one at Erskine College And Seminary, which ranked #3. Erskine College And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Due West. Erskine College And Seminary graduates 45% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Erskine College And Seminary in the most recent data year. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Erskine College And Seminary earn a median of $35,695 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the theological & ministerial studies program at Erskine College And Seminary

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in theological & ministerial studies, ranking #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Greenville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 40 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Bob Jones University in the most recent year. Graduates of the theological & ministerial studies program make about $28,325 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,497. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Bob Jones University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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