2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 912 degrees and certificates were awarded to theological and ministerial studies students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #77 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in New York 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 New York
The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top New York Schools for a Master's in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion the best school in New York 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 small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Union Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Northeastern Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in New York. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary 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 Nyack College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 569 |
| 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 4 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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