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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

18 Colleges
$33,303 Avg Salary
$31,814 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the theology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

Our analysis found Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . 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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#2

Drew University

Madison, NJ

The excellent programs at Drew University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . 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 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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The excellent programs at Union Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Catholic University of America is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. CUA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

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Princeton Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Princeton.

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#7

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

With a ranking of #7, Lancaster Bible College did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

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#8

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. 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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#9

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA

University of Valley Forge came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Phoenixville, UVF is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, theology graduates from UVF take out $31,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Northeastern Seminary

Rochester, NY

Northeastern Seminary ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. 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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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools 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

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 18 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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