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2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular 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. This report analyzed 12 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theology & Religious Vocations program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Westminster Theological Seminary the most popular school in Pennsylvania for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the 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 Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Women make up 40% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#3

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Clarks Summit University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#4

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

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

Of the 8 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Lancaster Bible College, 63% are male and 38% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lancaster Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

Of the 8 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Lancaster Theological Seminary, 13% are male and 88% are female.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Theological Seminary Report

#6

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular 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 Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Neumann University

Aston, PA

Neumann University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Aston, Neumann is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

Missio Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Evangelical Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Myerstown, ETS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 20% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

With a ranking of #6, Duquesne University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 80% are male.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools 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 12 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 Daderot.

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