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#1 #1 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 38 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, History, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $20,713 Median Starting Salary $51,966
#2 #2 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 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $47,885
#3 #3 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 Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, and Theology/Theological Studies. In fact, The King's University grants 8 degrees per year to Pastoral Studies/Counseling majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,130 Est. Net Price * $23,878 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#4 #4 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#5 #5 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Lexington Theological Seminary Lexington, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#6 #6 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 Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, Divinity/Ministry, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,639 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#7 #7 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Every year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grants about 51 degrees to those studying Christian Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Psychology, General, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,904 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#8 #8 Best College for Divinity/Ministry in the U.S. Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,472
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 38 degrees to students studying...view more	92	54%	2	980 – 1,160	$20,713	$51,966
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	63	99%	3	1,060 – 1,290	$29,692	$47,885
The King's University Southlake, TX At The King's University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	55	100%	1	870 – 1,130	$23,878	$50,472
Asbury Theological Seminary Wilmore, KY	N/A	--	8	--	$0	$50,472
Lexington Theological Seminary Lexington, KY	N/A	--	4	--	$0	$50,472
City Vision University Kansas City, MO Annually, City Vision University grants around 8 degrees to those majoring in...view more	N/A	--	3	--	$8,639	$50,472
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Every year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grants about 51 degrees...view more	N/A	--	2	--	$20,904	$50,472
Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI	N/A	--	1	--	$0	$50,472

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 Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Kentucky. 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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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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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,930	2,400	29,100	29,900	3%
Clergy	$58,920	21,900	266,700	268,200	1%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Divinity/Ministry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

14 (58%)

Male Students

10 (41%)

White (20, 83%)

Hispanic or Latino (1, 4%)

Black or African American (1, 4%)

Two or more races (1, 4%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 4%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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

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980–1,160

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

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

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