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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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, History, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

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.

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Every year, Southeastern University awards around 213 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

213

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$27,935

Median Starting Salary

$50,816

#3

#3 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 53 degrees every year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,110–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$24,347

Median Starting Salary

$49,719

#4

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

Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH

Each year, Ohio Christian University awards around 60 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, Human Services, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

910–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$21,092

Median Starting Salary

$47,069

#5

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

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC

Every year, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grants around 40 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

950–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$11,395

Median Starting Salary

$51,700

#6

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

Urshan College
Wentzville, MO

Every year, Urshan College grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Organizational Leadership, Human Services, General, Communication, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

950–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$12,427

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#7

#7 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, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 36 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,040–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$25,380

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#8

#8 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 Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Divinity/Ministry, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

840–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$27,854

Median Starting Salary

$51,250

#9

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

Corban University
Salem, OR

Every year, Corban University awards around 47 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Education, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Counseling Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,020–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$26,028

Median Starting Salary

$54,308

#10

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

Barclay College
Haviland, KS

At Barclay College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

920–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$25,548

Median Starting Salary

$50,749

#11

#11 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

5

SAT Score

870–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$23,878

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#12

#12 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General. In fact, Louisiana Christian University awards 17 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

980–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$15,470

Median Starting Salary

$49,114

#13

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

Milligan University
Milligan, TN

Each year, Milligan University awards around 24 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$21,463

Median Starting Salary

$51,453

#14

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

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

970–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,707

Median Starting Salary

$52,796

#15

#15 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Theology/Theological Studies, Marketing, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,020–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$33,463

Median Starting Salary

$52,882

#16

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

Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA

At Toccoa Falls College, the three most popular college majors students study are Counseling Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Toccoa Falls College grants 28 degrees annually to graduating Counseling Psychology students....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$20,657

Median Starting Salary

$50,700

#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, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,060–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$27,603

Median Starting Salary

$51,633

#18

#18 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

9

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,692

Median Starting Salary

$47,885

#19

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

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 100 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Applied Psychology, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$26,770

Median Starting Salary

$48,559

#20

#20 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

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,222

Median Starting Salary

$49,062

#21

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

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN

At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Lay Ministry. In fact, Bethel University awards 45 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

950–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$20,058

Median Starting Salary

$50,499

#22

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

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX

At Houston Baptist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$20,530

Median Starting Salary

$49,012

#23

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

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

950–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$21,347

Median Starting Salary

$49,404

#24

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

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Every year, Faulkner University awards around 102 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$19,908

Median Starting Salary

$46,699

#25

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

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX

Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 14 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

920–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$25,768

Median Starting Salary

$52,172

#26

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

Simpson University
Redding, CA

At Simpson University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Simpson University grants 64 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$28,453

Median Starting Salary

$49,384

#27

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

Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS

At Kansas Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice and Corrections....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$23,419

Median Starting Salary

$51,090

#28

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

Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC

At Carolina University, the most popular majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Carolina University awards 39 degrees every year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

870–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$19,111

Median Starting Salary

$51,377

#29

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

Christ Mission College
San Antonio, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,157

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#30

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

Mid-South Christian College
Memphis, TN

At Mid-South Christian College, only two majors are offered: Divinity/Ministry, and Youth Ministry....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,877

Median Starting Salary

$52,615

#31

#31 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, Bible/Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other. In fact, Nazarene Bible College awards 11 degrees per year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,334

#32

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

Manna University
Fayetteville, NC

Every year, Manna University grants about 7 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

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$16,384

Median Starting Salary

$50,472

#33

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

Ascent College
Hampton, VA

At Ascent College, only three majors are offered: Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$50,879

#34

#34 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 8 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 Religious Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

890–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$13,695

Median Starting Salary

$51,169

#35

#35 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

#36

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

Allegheny Wesleyan College
Salem, OH

Every year, Allegheny Wesleyan College awards around 5 degrees to students studying Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Worship Ministry, Divinity/Ministry, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,034

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 Bachelors degree, 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

  1. #1 Clergy

Student Demographics

Total Students
567
Female Students
218 (38%)
Male Students
349 (61%)

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