by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of religious studies. Combined, these schools handed out 425 master's degrees in religious studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The religion master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality religion program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for religious studies students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for religious studies students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in religious studies. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in religious studies from University of Pennsylvania
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in religious studies has to check out Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Located in the large city of New York, Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in religious studies from Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in religious studies. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in religious studies from Columbia University in the City of New York
George Washington University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in religious studies. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in religious studies from George Washington University
NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in religious studies from New York University
Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in religious studies from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Cairn is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Langhorne.More information about a master’s in religious studies from Cairn University
Located in the city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in religious studies from University of Scranton
Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Bronx.More information about a master’s in religious studies from Fordham University
Explore the best religious studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 107 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 35 |
| Maryland | 193 | 37 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 233 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 13 |
Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Jewish Studies | 51 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 41 |
| Islamic Studies | 16 |
| Christian Studies | 8 |
| Other Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 206 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2 |
