2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 569 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #72 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Valley Forge to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Phoenixville, UVF is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 67% are male.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Valley Forge Report
Request Information
Our analysis found Grove City College to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the distant town of Grove City, Grove City College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 25% are male.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Grove City College Report
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Clarks Summit University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend King’s College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre, King's College PA is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 33% are male.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at King’s College Report
Request Information
Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Duquesne University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in theology at Duquesne, 33% are male and 67% are female.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Duquesne University
Request Information
Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, DeSales University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Center Valley, DeSales is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 67% are male.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at DeSales University Report
Request Information
Cairn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Cairn is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Langhorne.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Cairn University Report
Request Information
Villanova University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Villanova University Report
Request Information
Saint Vincent College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the suburb of Latrobe, Saint Vincent is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Saint Vincent College
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, Gannon University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Gannon University Report
Request InformationBest Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 912 |
| Maryland | 71 |
| New Jersey | 248 |
| District of Columbia | 180 |
Majors Related to Theology
One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 14 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.
More about our data sources and methodologies.