2023 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in New York
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree 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.
The Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best value master's degree 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 New York Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Theological & Ministerial Studies
Our analysis found Northeastern Seminary to be the best value school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Northeastern Seminary are $10,112 per year.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theological and ministerial studies schools in New York. Located in the large city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at HUC - JIR are $27,035 per year.
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Out of the 4 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Union Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Union graduate students pay an average of $30,002 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nyack College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Nyack are $14,500 a year.
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Request InformationBest Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Value 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 |
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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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