2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master'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 Master'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 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master'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.
Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Clarks Summit University to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of South Abington Township, CSU 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 CSU are $7,020 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Valley Forge is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Phoenixville, UVF is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
UVF graduate students pay an average of $9,036 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Northeastern Seminary graduate students pay an average of $10,112 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lancaster Bible College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Lancaster Bible College are $11,490 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is a great value for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit school with a 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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Mount St Mary’s University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The Mount graduate students pay an average of $13,676 in tuition and fees each year.
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Drew University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Drew are $20,440 a year.
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Eastern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at EU are $13,976 per year.
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Westminster Theological Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Westminster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.
Westminster Theological Seminary graduate students pay an average of $20,750 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #10, Loyola University Maryland did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Loyola Maryland are $18,600 per year.
Loyola Maryland also claimed a spot on our Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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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 17 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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