2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value graduate certificate programs for theology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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 Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at HUC - JIR are $27,035 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Catholic University of America is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. CUA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at CUA are $51,630 per year.
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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 2 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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