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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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$50,581 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 17,287 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . HUC - JIR is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Catholic University of America is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#3

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Out of the 14 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Drew University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Drew is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Madison.

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#4

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastern University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. EU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Union Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Westminster Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.

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#9

Howard University

Washington, DC

With a ranking of #9, Howard University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

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#10

Northeastern Seminary

Rochester, NY

Northeastern Seminary landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Northeastern Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 672
Pennsylvania 752
Maryland 49
New Jersey 268
District of Columbia 340

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 12,534
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423
Sacred Music 167
Religious Institution Administration and Law 23

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
English Language & Literature 9,566
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 Daderot.

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