2026 Best Theology Schools in Minnesota

Theology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their theology programs.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best theology schools.

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• Best Theology Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for Theology in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall theology education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Theology

1

Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Theology Degrees Awarded

$47,238 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Saint Johns University, our #1 school for theology. Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 theology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Johns University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology degree from Saint Johns University earn around $47,238 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Johns University graduates carry a median of $26,646 in student loans. Read more about the theology program at Saint Johns University

2

Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Theology Degrees Awarded

$60,439 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong theology program will find one at Luther Seminary, which ranked #2. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. There were roughly 33 theology students who graduated with this degree at Luther Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology degree from Luther Seminary earn around $60,439 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the theology program at Luther Seminary

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.