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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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$48,450 Avg Salary

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

With 523 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #28 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 9 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 Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the theology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our analysis found Pittsburgh Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lancaster Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

Women make up 88% of the theology majors at the school.

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#3

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lancaster Bible College is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

Of the 6 students majoring in theology at Lancaster Bible College, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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#4

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend La Salle University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Missio Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Duquesne University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies 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 at the school are women while 80% are male.

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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Evangelical Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Myerstown, ETS is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

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#8

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

With a ranking of #8, Clarks Summit University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools 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 college with a fairly small student population.

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Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Trinity School for Ministry is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ambridge.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 525
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.

Majors Similar to Theology

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 9 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 Jonund.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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