2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
The Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for theology and religious vocations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Our analysis found Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion to be the best value 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 city of New York.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clarks Summit University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Abington Township.
CSU undergraduate students pay an average of $27,200 in tuition and fees each year. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Northeastern Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
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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 # 4 spot on the list. Drew is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Madison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Drew are $42,652 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Westminster Theological Seminary is a great value for theology and religious vocations students. 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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With a ranking of #6, Mount St Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theology and religious vocations students. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The Mount are $44,750 per year.
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Eastern University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theology and religious vocations programs. EU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Davids.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at EU are $35,590 per year.
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Lancaster Bible College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lancaster Bible College are $27,370 per year. 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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University of Valley Forge landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theology and religious vocations programs. UVF is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Phoenixville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UVF are $23,070 a year. 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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Missio Seminary landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theology and religious vocations programs. Missio Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Hatfield.
Missio Seminary undergraduate students pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees each 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 |
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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 |
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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.
- 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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