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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor'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 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor'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 27 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Our analysis found New York Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, NYTS is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 51% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at New York Theological Seminary Report

#2

Drew University

Madison, NJ

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Drew University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#3

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Nyack College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in theology at Nyack, 75% are male and 25% are female.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Nyack College Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New Brunswick Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 11 students majoring in theology at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, 45% are male and 55% are female.

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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Women make up 40% of the theology majors at the school.

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#6

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Fordham University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx.

Of the 9 students majoring in theology at Fordham U, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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Lancaster Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

Women make up 88% of the theology majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #8, Ner Israel Rabbinical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Ner Israel Rabbinical College Report

Unification Theological Seminary ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Barrytown, UTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in theology at UTS, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Unification Theological Seminary Report

Princeton Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Princeton Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Princeton.

Women make up 67% of the theology majors at the school.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies schools 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

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 27 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.

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