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2023 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

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 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges.

#1

Davis College

Johnson City, NY

Our analysis found Davis College to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue an online degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the medium-sized suburb of Johnson City, Davis College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Davis College take out $23,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church is a great place for theology and religious vocations students pursuing an online degree. Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Blue Bell.

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#3

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

The excellent online programs at Nyack College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Nyack is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nyack.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Nyack take out is $32,127.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, SBSTM is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Union Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#5

Cairn University

Langhorne, PA

The excellent online programs at Cairn University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Langhorne, Cairn is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Cairn accumulate an average of around $28,938 in student debt.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Cairn University Report

#7

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the 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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Westminster Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

DeSales University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #7 on the list. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Center Valley.

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With a ranking of #10, Evangelical Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students. ETS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Myerstown.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Evangelical Theological Seminary Report

Explore the most popular online theology and religious vocations colleges 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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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 12 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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