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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #25 most popular major in the country with 12,534 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools

#1

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Our analysis found Drew University to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lancaster Bible College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

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#4

Howard University

Washington, DC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Howard University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Clarks Summit University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Northeastern Seminary

Rochester, NY

Northeastern Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Lancaster Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lancaster.

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Princeton Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.

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#9

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

Missio Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

Nyack College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 525
Pennsylvania 523
Maryland 49
New Jersey 237
District of Columbia 180

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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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