2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate 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 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theology & Religious Vocations program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Top 10 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. HUC - JIR is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
Of the 36 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at HUC - JIR, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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Out of the 33 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rabbinical Seminary of America landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Flushing, Rabbinical Seminary of America is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Mount Kisco, Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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United Lutheran Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Gettysburg, ULS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 56% are male.
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Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Blue Bell.
Of the 5 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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With a ranking of #8, Catholic University of America did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Fordham University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Fordham U, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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With a ranking of #9, Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Pontifical John Paul II Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
Women make up 33% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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 |
Theology & Religious Vocations Related Majors
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 33 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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