Even if Texas may not be the first state you think of when contemplating higher education, a closer look may change your mind. Ministry schools in Texas can provide students with the learning and skills they need to succeed as a ministry worker. There are 20 ministry colleges in Texas for students to choose from. 709 students were reported to have graduated from ministry programs in Texas in the 2008-2009 school year.
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| Ministry Schools in Abilene |
Abilene Christian University
1600 Campus Court
Abilene, TX, 79699 |
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Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX, 79698 |
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| Ministry Schools in Austin |
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
100 E 27th St
Austin, TX, 78705 |
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Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
501 E. 32nd St.
Austin, TX, 78705 |
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| Ministry Schools in Belton |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College St
Belton, TX, 76513 |
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| Ministry Schools in Brownwood |
Howard Payne University
1000 Fisk St.
Brownwood, TX, 76801 |
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| Ministry Schools in Dallas |
Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX, 75211 |
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Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Ave
Dallas, TX, 75204 |
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Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX, 75275 |
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| Ministry Schools in Fort Worth |
Brite Divinity School
2800 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX, 76129 |
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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
2001 West Seminary Drive
Fort Worth, TX, 76115 |
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| Ministry Schools in Houston |
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX, 77074 |
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Houston Graduate School of Theology
2501 Central Parkway Suite A19
Houston, TX, 77092 |
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University of St Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX, 77006 |
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| Ministry Schools in Longview |
LeTourneau University
2100 S Mobberly Ave
Longview, TX, 75607 |
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| Ministry Schools in Lubbock |
Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th Street
Lubbock, TX, 79407 |
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| Ministry Schools in Marshall |
East Texas Baptist University
1209 North Grove St.
Marshall, TX, 75670 |
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| Ministry Schools in Plainview |
Wayland Baptist University
1900 W 7th St.
Plainview, TX, 79072 |
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| Ministry Schools in Waco |
Baylor University
500 Speight Ave.
Waco, TX, 76798 |
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| Ministry Schools in Waxahachie |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
1200 Sycamore
Waxahachie, TX, 75165 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Austin | $32,490.00 | $41,290.00 | $47,390.00 | $52,000.00 | $58,810.00 | $47,270.00 |
| Brownwood | $34,510.00 | $38,820.00 | $42,990.00 | $49,390.00 | $55,730.00 | $43,580.00 |
| Dallas | $31,360.00 | $37,685.00 | $47,600.00 | $68,790.00 | $78,100.00 | $52,855.00 |
| Fort Worth | $15,390.00 | $22,560.00 | $35,010.00 | $51,480.00 | $62,350.00 | $37,610.00 |
| Houston | $25,075.00 | $32,185.00 | $46,815.00 | $65,780.00 | $76,435.00 | $50,135.00 |
| Marshall | $30,920.00 | $33,360.00 | $37,660.00 | $44,200.00 | $47,620.00 | $38,300.00 |
| Plainview | $34,510.00 | $38,820.00 | $42,990.00 | $49,390.00 | $55,730.00 | $43,580.00 |
| Waco | $34,000.00 | $37,650.00 | $47,640.00 | $56,780.00 | $65,370.00 | $50,020.00 |
| Waxahachie | $31,360.00 | $37,685.00 | $47,600.00 | $68,790.00 | $78,100.00 | $52,855.00 |
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| Church Staffer |
I think it is important for students to acknowledge that a PhD program is a big investment on their part, but that investment should go both ways. Make sure the school and program are willing to make an equal investment in you.Read Full Interview
