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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

76 Colleges
$33,303 Avg Salary
$31,814 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 76 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology majors pursuing a .

#1

Yeshivath Viznitz

Monsey, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Yeshivath Viznitz the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large suburb of Monsey, Yeshivath Viznitz is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent programs at Princeton Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Princeton.

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The excellent programs at Union Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Westminster Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students. Westminster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rabbinical Seminary of America. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rabbinical Seminary of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Flushing.

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#6

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Drew University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

Nyack College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, theology graduates from Nyack take out $32,127 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.

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Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#11

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, DC

Wesley Theological Seminary ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, Wesley Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #11, New York Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the city of New York, NYTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
13 Eastern University Saint Davids, PA
14 Catholic University of America Washington, DC
15 Mount St Mary’s University Emmitsburg, MD

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 25 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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