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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in New York

5 Colleges
$25,475 Avg Salary
$32,127 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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 Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in New York

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

Top New York Schools 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. Located in the city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Union Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. 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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#3

Northeastern Seminary

Rochester, NY

The excellent 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 suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Northeastern Seminary Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elim Bible Institute and College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in New York list. Elim is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Lima.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Elim Bible Institute and College Report

#5

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

Out of the 5 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Nyack College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Theology majors at Nyack take out an average of $32,127 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Nyack College Report

Best 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

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 5 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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