2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor'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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in New York 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.
2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools
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 New York. Located in the city of New York, NYTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 51% of the theology majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Nyack College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in New York. Located in the city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in theology at Nyack, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Fordham University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in New York. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Bronx.
Of the 9 students majoring in theology at Fordham U, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Unification Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Barrytown, UTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in theology at UTS, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Union Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 60% are male.
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Northeastern Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 50% of the theology majors at the school.
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Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the large suburb of Yonkers, Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America 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 large city of New York, Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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The General Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. GTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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Rabbinical Seminary of America landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Rabbinical Seminary of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Flushing.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 569 |
| 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.
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 10 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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