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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

29 Colleges
$42,637 Avg Salary
$31,500 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 569 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #72 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

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The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Pennsylvania to see which 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our 2023 rankings named Westminster Theological Seminary the most popular school in Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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#3

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

Out of the 29 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

Out of the 29 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, United Lutheran Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. ULS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Gettysburg.

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#5

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lancaster Bible College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wynnewood.

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#7

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

With a ranking of #7, Clarks Summit University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Lancaster Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

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#9

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

With a ranking of #9, Missio Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the large city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Evangelical Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Myerstown, ETS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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.

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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