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2026 Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools

15 Colleges in the United States
601 Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$48,124 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other theological & ministerial studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 137 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies in the United States

See the highest-ranked other theological & ministerial studies schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Leading the list is Yale University, our #1 school for other theological & ministerial studies. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. Yale University awarded about 28 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $45,451. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Yale University

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A rank of #2 makes Creighton University one of the top schools for other theological & ministerial studies. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 10 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Creighton University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $64,369. Typical student debt for the program is $25,831. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Creighton University

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Moody Bible Institute is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Moody Bible Institute graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 33 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Moody Bible Institute generally make around $61,890. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Moody Bible Institute

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Viterbo University awarded about 20 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Viterbo University generally make around $60,309. Typical student debt for the program is $29,107. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Viterbo University

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Students looking for a strong other theological & ministerial studies program will find one at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. About 12 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Graduates of the other theological & ministerial studies program make about $56,478 in their early career. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #6 for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates 68% of students within six years. About 19 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Northwestern College Minnesota in the most recent year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Northwestern College Minnesota earn a median of $48,248 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Northwestern College Minnesota

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Columbia International University placed #7 among the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Columbia International University awarded about 31 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Columbia International University generally make around $32,296. Columbia International University graduates carry a median of $21,667 in student loans. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for Columbia International University

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Dallas Theological Seminary earned the #8 position for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Dallas Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Dallas Theological Seminary awarded about 51 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Dallas Theological Seminary generally make around $53,095. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Dallas Theological Seminary

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Lancaster Bible College landed the #9 spot for other theological & ministerial studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lancaster. About 68% of students finish within six years. Lancaster Bible College awarded about 18 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other theological & ministerial studies degree from Lancaster Bible College earn around $35,130 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,507. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Lancaster Bible College

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Loyola University New Orleans landed the #10 spot for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University New Orleans in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other theological & ministerial studies program make about $48,040 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,606 to complete this degree. Read more about the other theological & ministerial studies program at Loyola University New Orleans

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Fuller Theological Seminary In California came in at #11 for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Fuller Theological Seminary In California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 48 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Fuller Theological Seminary In California in the most recent year. Graduates of the other theological & ministerial studies program make about $48,856 in their early career. Read more about the other theological & ministerial studies program at Fuller Theological Seminary In California

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University placed #12 among the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Grand Rapids. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornerstone University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Cornerstone University generally make around $52,039. Typical student debt for the program is $43,009. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for Cornerstone University

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George Fox University came in at #13 for other theological & ministerial studies this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Newberg. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at George Fox University in the most recent data year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of George Fox University earn a median of $39,270 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,324. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for George Fox University

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University placed #14 among the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lee University awarded about 11 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other theological & ministerial studies program make about $42,658 in their early career. Lee University graduates carry a median of $26,422 in student loans. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Lee University

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Luther Rice University And Seminary landed the #15 spot for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 14 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Luther Rice University And Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Luther Rice University And Seminary generally make around $58,008. Luther Rice University And Seminary graduates carry a median of $36,730 in student loans. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Luther Rice University And Seminary

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Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #16 spot for other theological & ministerial studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Waxahachie. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Southwestern Assemblies Of God University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Southwestern Assemblies Of God University generally make around $47,762. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University graduates carry a median of $28,248 in student loans. Read more about the other theological & ministerial studies program at Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

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Oral Roberts University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 55 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Oral Roberts University in the most recent year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median of $42,065 early in their careers. Oral Roberts University graduates carry a median of $30,750 in student loans. Read more about the other theological & ministerial studies program at Oral Roberts University

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Hope International University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Hope International University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 11 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Hope International University in the most recent year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Hope International University earn a median of $50,661 early in their careers. Hope International University graduates carry a median of $18,054 in student loans. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Hope International University

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Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Shaw University came in at #19 for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, Shaw University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 22% of students finish within six years. Shaw University awarded about 15 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Shaw University generally make around $28,533. Typical student debt for the program is $37,044. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Shaw University

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Asbury Theological Seminary came in at #20 for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 54 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Asbury Theological Seminary generally make around $48,572. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Asbury Theological Seminary

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Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of South Hamilton, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 56 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other theological & ministerial studies program make about $46,869 in their early career. Read more about the other theological & ministerial studies program at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

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Trinity Bible College
Ellendale, ND

Trinity Bible College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Trinity Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Ellendale. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 16 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Trinity Bible College in the most recent year. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Trinity Bible College

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Memphis Theological Seminary came in at #23 for other theological & ministerial studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Memphis. There were roughly 39 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Memphis Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for Memphis Theological Seminary

Other Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Other Theological & Ministerial Studies rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 137 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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