2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor'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.
The Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for theology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our analysis found University of Valley Forge to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Phoenixville, UVF is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UVF are $23,070 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Clarks Summit University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSU are $27,200 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mount St Mary’s University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The Mount undergraduate students pay an average of $44,750 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Nyack College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Nyack undergraduate students pay an average of $26,500 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that theology majors at Nyack take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,256.
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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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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.
- 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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