2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for theology and religious vocations students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our analysis found Elim Bible Institute and College to be the best value school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the town of Lima, Elim is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Elim are $9,980 a year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Davis College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theology and religious vocations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the midsize suburb of Johnson City, Davis College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Davis College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,150 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at University of Valley Forge helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theology and religious vocations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . UVF is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Phoenixville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UVF are $23,070 per year.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarks Summit University landed the # 3 spot on the list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CSU are $27,200 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Nyack College is a great value for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Nyack is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nyack.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Nyack are $26,500 a year.
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With a ranking of #6, Lancaster Bible College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lancaster Bible College are $27,370 per year.
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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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Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
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.
- 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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