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

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

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 Most Popular 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. Our analysis looked at 90 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which 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.

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

#1

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Our analysis found Lancaster Bible College to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Lancaster Bible College take out is $25,417.

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#2

Word of Life Bible Institute

Pottersville, NY

The excellent programs at Word of Life Bible Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the rural area of Pottersville, Word of Life Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Word of Life Bible Institute accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $96.

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#3

Yeshivath Viznitz

Monsey, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Yeshivath Viznitz. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Yeshivath Viznitz is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Monsey.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Yeshivath Viznitz Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westminster Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Westminster Theological Seminary Report

#5

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, DC

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

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Wesley Theological Seminary Report

Catholic University of America did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Catholic University of America

#7

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

Nyack College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Nyack is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nyack.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Nyack carry an average student debt load of $32,127.

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#8

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Abington Township.

Theology & Religious Vocations majors at CSU take out an average of $18,974 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Princeton Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Princeton Theological Seminary Report

Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #10 on the list. HUC - JIR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#11

Union Theological Seminary

New York, NY

Union Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #11 on the list. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#12

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Drew University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. Drew is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison.

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With a ranking of #12, Rabbinical Seminary of America did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the city of Flushing, Rabbinical Seminary of America is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Rabbinical Seminary of America Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
14 Eastern University Saint Davids, PA
15 Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel Brooklyn, NY
16 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, PA
17 New York Theological Seminary New York, NY
18 Fordham University Bronx, NY
18 Cairn University Langhorne, PA

Best 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 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 25 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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