2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #26 in the country. In fact 27,459 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . HUC - JIR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Catholic University of America helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drew University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Drew is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Madison.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastern University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. EU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Davids.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Union Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Union is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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Lancaster Bible College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Westminster Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Clarks Summit University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.
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Howard University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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Northeastern Seminary ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Northeastern Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
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Request InformationBest Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State
Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 284 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,146 |
| New York | 1,145 |
| Maryland | 71 |
| District of Columbia | 340 |
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Theology & Religious Vocations Related Rankings by Major
Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
| Sacred Music | 554 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 35 |
Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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