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

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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.

Check out the theology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Princeton Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Princeton.

Women make up 49% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Westminster Theological Seminary 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 . Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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 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.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Union Theological Seminary Report

#4

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, DC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wesley Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. 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.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Wesley Theological Seminary Report

#5

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. 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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#6

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Drew University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Drew University Report

Catholic University of America landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

Women make up 43% of the theology majors at the school.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Catholic University of America Report

#8

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

With a ranking of #8, Nyack College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college 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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#9

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

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 fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Gettysburg.

Of the 43 students majoring in theology at ULS, 51% are male and 49% are female.

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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a fairly 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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Best 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

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund.

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