Select Type of Degree:

Select State:

#1

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

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

Every year, the University of St Thomas grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$32,637

Median Starting Salary

$54,691

*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 483 degrees granted in Lay Ministry per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 19 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level in the US, 74% percent identify as women and 26% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Lay Ministry, Minnesota has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Lay Ministry is $32,900.

How popular is an Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years in Lay Ministry in MN

Less Popular
More Popular
19 degrees awarded
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years in Lay Ministry makes up 32.76% of all Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years awarded in Minnesota

Student Demographics

Total Students
19
Female Students
14 (73%)
Male Students
5 (26%)

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen