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2026 Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

4 Colleges in the United States
343 Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,103 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 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 Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other theological & ministerial studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in other theological & ministerial studies. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Louisville. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. There were roughly 19 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other theological & ministerial studies degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn around $74,388 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Columbia International University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 31 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia International University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other theological & ministerial studies degree from Columbia International University earn around $32,296 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,667 to complete this degree. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Columbia International University

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Students looking for a strong other theological & ministerial studies program will find one at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 102 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent year. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Loyola University New Orleans is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, ranking #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 28 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University New Orleans in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Loyola University New Orleans generally make around $48,040. Students borrow a median of $26,606 to complete this degree. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for Loyola University New Orleans

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, ranking #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent data year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Lee University earn a median of $42,658 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,422 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Lee University

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Luther Rice University And Seminary placed #6 among the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. 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. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Luther Rice University And Seminary earn a median of $58,008 early in their careers. Luther Rice University And Seminary graduates carry a median of $36,730 in student loans. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for Luther Rice University And Seminary

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Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Shaw University earned the #7 position for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Shaw University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Shaw University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Shaw University generally make around $28,533. Students borrow a median of $37,044 to complete this degree. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for Shaw University

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Asbury Theological Seminary earned the #8 position for other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Asbury Theological Seminary awarded about 54 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other theological & ministerial studies program make about $48,572 in their early career. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Asbury Theological Seminary

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University earned the #9 position for other theological & ministerial studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Greenville. Bob Jones University graduates 64% of students within six years. Bob Jones University awarded about 22 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $28,325 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,497 to complete this degree. Get the full other theological & ministerial studies details for Bob Jones University

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Memphis Theological Seminary placed #10 among the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Memphis Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school 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. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Memphis Theological Seminary

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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 · 25 schools evaluated.

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