2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
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 Most Popular 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 56 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
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Top 10 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Princeton Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.
Women make up 49% of the theology majors at the school.
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Out of the 56 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.
Of the 88 students majoring in theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, 88% are male and 13% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Union Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 53% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 47% are male.
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Out of the 56 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wesley Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, Wesley Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 63% of the theology majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 36% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 64% are male.
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Drew University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 40% of the theology majors at the school.
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Catholic University of America came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Women make up 43% of the theology majors at the school.
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Nyack College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 51% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 49% are male.
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United Lutheran Seminary landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. ULS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Gettysburg.
Of the 43 students majoring in theology at ULS, 51% are male and 49% are female.
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With a ranking of #10, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wynnewood.
Of the 38 students majoring in theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook, 92% are male and 8% are female.
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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 |
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 26 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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