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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

15 Colleges
$32,156 Avg Salary
$23,953 Avg Student Debt

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 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 degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . HUC - JIR is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#2

Drew University

Madison, NJ

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 suburb of Madison.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Catholic University of America is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit school 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 Westminster Theological Seminary. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school 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 small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA

With a ranking of #8, University of Valley Forge did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students. UVF is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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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#9

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

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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#10

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CSU is a fairly 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.

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Best 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

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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

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