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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania

37 Colleges
$34,458 Avg Salary
$26,666 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You

With 1,146 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #24 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in Pennsylvania 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.

Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Lancaster Bible College the most popular school in Pennsylvania for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Lancaster Bible College accumulate an average of around $25,417 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Westminster Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Westminster Theological Seminary Report

#3

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Clarks Summit University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Abington Township.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at CSU take out is $18,974.

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#4

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania list. EU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Davids.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Eastern University Report

Out of the 37 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Cairn University

Langhorne, PA

Cairn University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Langhorne, Cairn is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Cairn carry an average student debt load of $28,938.

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#7

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

With a ranking of #7, United Lutheran Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the city of Gettysburg, ULS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at United Lutheran Seminary Report

#8

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Villanova University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook 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 large suburb of Wynnewood, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook Report

#10

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA

With a ranking of #10, University of Valley Forge did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. UVF is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Phoenixville.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at UVF take out is $31,250.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at University of Valley Forge Report

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 284
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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