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#1 #1 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK At Oral Roberts University, the most popular majors students pursue are Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Oral Roberts University awards 69 degrees every year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $49,719
#2 #2 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 248 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 248 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#3 #3 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Annually, Oklahoma Baptist University grants around 32 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 970–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,451
#4 #4 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC Every year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grants around 22 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Youth Ministry, and Ethics....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,700
#5 #5 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 33 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,966
#6 #6 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Urshan University Wentzville, MO Every year, Urshan University grants about 38 degrees to students majoring in Human Services, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Organizational Leadership, Divinity/Ministry, Music Performance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#7 #7 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, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,250
#8 #8 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,885
#9 #9 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 7 degrees to students majoring in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,169
#10 #10 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA At The Master's University and Seminary, the three most popular college majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,882
#11 #11 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 211 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Music, Other, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,599
#12 #12 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 Worship Ministry. In fact, The King's University grants 11 degrees per year to Theology and Religious Vocations, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 870–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#13 #13 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 102 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,559
#14 #14 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 79 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,310
#15 #15 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Corban University Salem, OR Every year, Corban University awards around 38 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,308
#16 #16 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,062
#17 #17 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA At Cairn University-Langhorne, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,633
#18 #18 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL At Concordia University-Chicago, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,446
#19 #19 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Every year, Rochester Christian University awards about 54 degrees to those studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,213
#20 #20 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,404
#21 #21 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA At Louisiana Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,150 Median Starting Salary $49,114
#22 #22 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 15 degrees to students studying Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,172
#23 #23 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Northpoint College Wyoming, MI At Northpoint College, only one major is offered: Divinity/Ministry. On average, 9 students receive a degree in Divinity/Ministry every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#24 #24 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, 7 students receive a degree in Divinity/Ministry annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#25 #25 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Mid-South Christian College Memphis, TN At Mid-South Christian College, only one major is offered: Divinity/Ministry. On average, 2 students receive a degree in Divinity/Ministry every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,615
#26 #26 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland, MS At Wesley Biblical Seminary, only one major is offered: Divinity/Ministry. Usually, 2 students receive a degree in Divinity/Ministry every year. view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#27 #27 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Ascent College Gainesville, VA At Ascent College, only two majors are offered: Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,879
#28 #28 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Veritas Baptist College Lawrenceburg, IN At Veritas Baptist College, only two majors are offered: Divinity/Ministry, and Religious Education....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#29 #29 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 Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, and Bible/Biblical Studies. In fact, Nazarene Bible College awards 10 degrees per year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,334
#30 #30 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Manna University Fayetteville, NC Every year, Manna University grants about 5 degrees to those majoring in Organizational Leadership, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#31 #31 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO At Spurgeon College, the most popular majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Divinity/Ministry, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 44 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#32 #32 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Allegheny Wesleyan College Salem, OH Every year, Allegheny Wesleyan College awards around 6 degrees to students studying Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Religious Education, and Worship Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#33 #33 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. City Vision University Kansas City, MO Annually, City Vision University grants around 11 degrees to those majoring in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, Divinity/Ministry, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#34 #34 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Pensacola, FL At PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
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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 Bachelors 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.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Divinity/Ministry, include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are careers that pay more, such as Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Divinity/Ministry majors is Clergy.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Divinity/Ministry majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

599

Female Students

264 (44%)

Male Students

335 (55%)

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

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

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

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

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

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