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#1

#1 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Every year, Southeastern University awards around 205 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

77

SAT Score

1,030–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$50,816
#2

#2 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Every year, Johnson University awards around 27 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,010–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$51,966
#3

#3 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

At the University of Valley Forge, the most popular majors students pursue are Divinity/Ministry, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling. In fact, the University of Valley Forge grants 10 degrees every year to graduating Divinity/Ministry students....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$51,250
#4

#4 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

Manna University
Fayetteville, NC

Every year, Manna University grants about 10 degrees to those majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Christian Studies, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#5

#5 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly, MO

Every year, Central Christian College of the Bible grants about 16 degrees to students majoring in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Youth Ministry....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$51,169
#6

#6 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

The King's University
Southlake, TX

At The King's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Theology/Theological Studies. In fact, The King's University grants 14 degrees per year to Theology and Religious Vocations, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

870–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#7

#7 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

Christ Mission College
San Antonio, TX

At Christ Mission College, only one major is offered: Divinity/Ministry. On average, 9 students receive a degree in Divinity/Ministry annually. view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#8

#8 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

Ascent College
Gainesville, VA

At Ascent College, only two majors are offered: Divinity/Ministry, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,879
#9

#9 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

City Vision University
Kansas City, MO

Annually, City Vision University grants around 8 degrees to those majoring in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Divinity/Ministry, Business Administration and Management, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#10

#10 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S.

Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO

At Nazarene Bible College, the three most popular college majors students study are Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Divinity/Ministry, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,334
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About Divinity/Ministry

Divinity/Ministry programs prepare individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies.

While Divinity/Ministry offers degrees up to the Doctors degree professional practice, the majority of students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Divinity/Ministry all around the US, though the major at the Associates degree level sees the most graduates in Florida. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Divinity/Ministry is $34,900.

Popularity of Divinity/Ministry Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Divinity/Ministry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Student Demographics

Total Students
103
Female Students
60 (58%)
Male Students
43 (41%)

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