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2026 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

4 Colleges in the United States
251 Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$47,005 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 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 Minnesota

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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Leading the list is University Of St Thomas Minnesota, our #1 school for theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 16 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $71,681. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete this degree. Get the full theological & ministerial studies details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Students looking for a strong theological & ministerial studies program will find one at Saint Johns University, which ranked #2. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Collegeville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Johns University awarded about 18 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theological & ministerial studies program make about $47,238 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,646. More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Saint Johns University

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Martin Luther College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. Martin Luther College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of New Ulm. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Martin Luther College awarded about 46 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Martin Luther College earn a median of $15,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,949 to complete this degree. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Martin Luther College

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A rank of #4 makes Bethel University Minnesota one of the top schools for theological & ministerial studies. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota generally make around $46,813. Bethel University Minnesota graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Bethel University Minnesota

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Northwestern College Minnesota is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Northwestern College Minnesota earn around $40,532 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Northwestern College Minnesota

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Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN

Luther Seminary ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Luther Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 83 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Luther Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Luther Seminary earn around $60,439 in the first couple years of their career. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Luther 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

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