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

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the theology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

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

Our analysis found Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#2

Drew University

Madison, NJ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drew University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

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Out of the 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Union Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Catholic University of America helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

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With a ranking of #6, Princeton Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best schools for theological and ministerial studies students working on their master’s degree. Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.

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#7

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

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

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#8

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary’s University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Northeastern Seminary

Rochester, NY

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

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#10

Howard University

Washington, DC

Howard University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theological and ministerial studies programs. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large 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 17 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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