2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You
With 1,146 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #24 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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 Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our analysis found Eastern University to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. EU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids.
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Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Lancaster Bible College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarks Summit University landed the # 4 spot on the list. CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Abington Township.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lancaster Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lancaster, Lancaster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Missio Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Missio Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hatfield.
Request InformationBest Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 284 |
| 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 6 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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