2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theological and ministerial studies was ranked #62 in the country. In fact 15,832 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Drew University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westminster Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Westminster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Union Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Catholic University of America. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CUA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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Princeton Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.
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Lancaster Bible College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
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Mount St Mary’s University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Northeastern Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Howard University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 569 |
| New York | 912 |
| Maryland | 71 |
| New Jersey | 248 |
| District of Columbia | 180 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Theology
One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Theology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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