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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Theological and Ministerial Studies

122 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

122 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–24 of 122 colleges

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Baylor University
Waco, Texas
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 51%
Annual cost
$70,130/yr
Grad earnings
$65,793
SAT avg
1,313
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $50
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Baylor University
Waco, Texas
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 51%
Annual cost
$70,130/yr
Grad earnings
$65,793
SAT avg
1,313
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Theological and Ministerial Studies in USA?
122 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Theological and Ministerial Studies in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Theological and Ministerial Studies in USA?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Theological and Ministerial Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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