2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theology and religious vocations students. HUC - JIR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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Out of the 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Drew University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Drew is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Madison.
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Out of the 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Westminster Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the 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 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Union Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Union is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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Lancaster Bible College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Lancaster Bible College carry an average student debtload of $25,417.
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Princeton Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Valley Forge landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. UVF is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Phoenixville.
While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at UVF accumulate an average of around $31,250 in student debt.
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Mount St Mary’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #9 on the list. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Emmitsburg.
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Clarks Summit University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.
While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at CSU accumulate an average of around $18,974 in student debt.
Request InformationBest Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State
Explore the best theology and religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 15 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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