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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Massachusetts

4 Colleges
$36,376 Avg Salary
$24,382 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You

With 818 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #24 most popular major in Massachusetts.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

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 Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Our analysis found Boston College to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Boston College take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of South Hamilton, Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Northpoint Bible College

Haverhill, MA

The excellent programs at Northpoint Bible College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Massachusetts. Northpoint Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Haverhill.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Northpoint Bible College take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 2
Maine 48
Rhode Island 8
Connecticut 254

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 4 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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