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#1

#1 Best College for Lay Ministry in the U.S.

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Overall, Calvin University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$25,775

Median Starting Salary

$53,797
#2

#2 Best College for Lay Ministry in the U.S.

Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI

Grace Christian University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 300 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$12,988

Median Starting Salary

$48,768
#3

#3 Best College for Lay Ministry in the U.S.

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN

North Central University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$23,374

Median Starting Salary

$53,236
#4

#4 Best College for Lay Ministry in the U.S.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$19,217

Median Starting Salary

$50,559
#5

#5 Best College for Lay Ministry in the U.S.

Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College
Wendell, NC

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,546

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#6

#6 Best College for Lay Ministry in the U.S.

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

Bethel University is a non selective school. The school receives about 750 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

800–920

Est. Net Price *

$18,746

Median Starting Salary

$50,499
#7

#7 Best College for Lay Ministry in the U.S.

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
Deerfield Beach, FL

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$24,662

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Lay Ministry

Lay Ministry programs prepare non-ordained individuals to serve as lay pastors, religious educators, youth leaders, and other professional positions open to the laity in local churches and other settings. Includes instruction in bible studies, theology, spirituality, pastoral counseling, foundations of ministry, effective communication, and church leadership.

For all the 662 degrees granted in Lay Ministry per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 64 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level in the US, 33% percent identify as women and 67% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Lay Ministry, Michigan has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Lay Ministry is $32,900.

Popularity of Lay Ministry Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Lay Ministry majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Directors, Religious Activities and Education, Religious Workers, All Other . Not only that, Lay Ministry graduates may find a top paying job, such as Directors, Religious Activities and Education or Religious Workers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Lay Ministry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Lay Ministry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
64
Female Students
21 (32%)
Male Students
43 (67%)

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