Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

49 Colleges
$28,083 Avg Salary
$31,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Religious Studies School for You

Religious Studies is the #121 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 245 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 49 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Religious Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the religion programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Gratz College

Melrose Park, PA

Our analysis found Gratz College to be the most popular school for religious studies students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Melrose Park, Gratz College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Read More…

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read More…

#3

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grove City College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the town of Grove City, Grove City College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read More…

#3

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seton Hill University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, Seton Hill is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Seton Hill University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Trinity School for Ministry is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ambridge.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry

With a ranking of #6, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Full Religious Studies at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#6

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Allentown, Muhlenberg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Muhlenberg College

#8

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Religious Studies at Swarthmore College Report

#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Read full report on Religious Studies at University of Pennsylvania

#8

Haverford College

Haverford, PA

With a ranking of #8, Haverford College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students. Haverford is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Haverford.

Read More…

Best Religious Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Religious Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,944
Maryland 160
New Jersey 1,341
District of Columbia 68

Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Religion

Related Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 10,054
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 285
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 184

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 27 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sowlos.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.