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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania

26 Colleges
$34,458 Avg Salary
$26,666 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our analysis found Westminster Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Westminster Theological Seminary Report

#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 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations 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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#3

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 #3 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Clarks Summit University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations 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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#5

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

Out of the 26 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern University landed the # 5 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.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Eastern University Report

#6

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

United Lutheran Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. ULS is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Gettysburg.

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#7

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Villanova University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #7 on the list. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.

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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wynnewood.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook Report

Lancaster Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #9 on the list. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lancaster.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Theological Seminary

Evangelical Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small suburb of Myerstown, ETS is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Evangelical Theological Seminary Report

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 26 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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