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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

23 Colleges
$42,637 Avg Salary
$31,500 Avg Student Debt

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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.

The Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges.

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

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

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#3

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend United Lutheran Seminary. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. ULS is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Gettysburg.

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#5

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 #5 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wynnewood.

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Lancaster Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theological and ministerial studies programs. Lancaster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.

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#8

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

Clarks Summit University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. 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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#9

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

With a ranking of #9, Missio Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theological and ministerial studies students. 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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Evangelical Theological Seminary ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small suburb of Myerstown, ETS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools 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 23 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.

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