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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

With 752 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #12 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Eastern University the best school in Pennsylvania for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lancaster Bible College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

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Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

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#4

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clarks Summit University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Clarks Summit University Report

Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Lancaster Theological Seminary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lancaster.

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#6

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

Missio Seminary 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 city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 672
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 6 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).
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