2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value doctor's degree programs for theology and religious vocations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Clarks Summit University to be the best value school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.
CSU graduate students pay an average of $7,020 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 14 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lancaster Bible College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Lancaster Bible College graduate students pay an average of $11,490 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Bible College Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Northeastern Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.
Northeastern Seminary graduate students pay an average of $10,112 in tuition and fees each year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. HUC - JIR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
HUC - JIR graduate students pay an average of $27,035 in tuition and fees each year.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern University is a great value for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. EU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Davids.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at EU are $13,976 a year.
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Drew University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Drew is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Madison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Drew are $20,440 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Drew is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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Westminster Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Westminster Theological Seminary are $20,750 per year.
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 #8 on the list. Missio Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hatfield.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Missio Seminary are $13,380 a year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Missio Seminary Report
Lancaster Theological Seminary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Lancaster, Lancaster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Lancaster Theological Seminary are $20,057 a year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Theological Seminary Report
Union Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Union is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
Union graduate students pay an average of $30,002 in tuition and fees each year.
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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 |
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Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
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.
- 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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