2027 Best Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Religious Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for religious studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Religious Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall religious studies education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Top Schools in Religious Studies
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best religious studies schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 religious studies degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Religious Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in religious studies, ranking #2. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 35 religious studies degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258.
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Yeshiva University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in religious studies, ranking #3. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 589 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $52,838 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong religious studies program will find one at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America, which ranked #4. Set in the city of New York, Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a small private not-for-profit institution. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 55 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $78,469 in their early career. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans.
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Elyon College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Elyon College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 69 religious studies degrees were awarded at Elyon College in the most recent year.
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Grove City College earned the #6 position for religious studies this year. Grove City College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grove City. Grove City College graduates 83% of students within six years. About 16 religious studies degrees were awarded at Grove City College in the most recent year.
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Catholic University Of America came in at #7 for religious studies this year. Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Catholic University Of America graduates 80% of students within six years. Catholic University Of America awarded about 11 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Catholic University Of America generally make around $65,120. Typical student debt for the program is $25,771.
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Elim Bible Institute And College came in at #8 for religious studies this year. Located in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 16 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Elim Bible Institute And College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Elim Bible Institute And College generally make around $18,339. Elim Bible Institute And College graduates carry a median of $11,998 in student loans.
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Seminary Bnos Chaim landed the #9 spot for religious studies this year. Seminary Bnos Chaim is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood. There were roughly 147 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Seminary Bnos Chaim in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Seminary Bnos Chaim earn a median of $29,430 early in their careers.
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Yeshivas Beer Yitzchok earned the #10 position for religious studies this year. Yeshivas Beer Yitzchok is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elizabeth. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. About 11 religious studies degrees were awarded at Yeshivas Beer Yitzchok in the most recent year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $61,244 in their early career.
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Bais Medrash Toras Chesed landed the #11 spot for religious studies this year. Bais Medrash Toras Chesed is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood. About 33% of students finish within six years. About 19 religious studies degrees were awarded at Bais Medrash Toras Chesed in the most recent year.
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Beth Medrash Govoha came in at #12 for religious studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lakewood. About 2,119 religious studies degrees were awarded at Beth Medrash Govoha in the most recent year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $33,096 in their early career.
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Ner Israel Rabbinical College earned the #13 position for religious studies this year. Located in the suburb of Pikesville, Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a small private not-for-profit university. Ner Israel Rabbinical College graduates 24% of students within six years. About 70 religious studies degrees were awarded at Ner Israel Rabbinical College in the most recent year.
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Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland landed the #14 spot for religious studies this year. Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Suffern. Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland awarded about 51 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland earn a median of $29,861 early in their careers.
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Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ambridge. Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry awarded about 22 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute earned the #16 position for religious studies this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute graduates 9% of students within six years. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute awarded about 29 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Yeshiva Derech Chaim placed #17 among the best religious studies schools. Yeshiva Derech Chaim is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. About 40% of students finish within six years. Yeshiva Derech Chaim awarded about 33 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Yeshivath Viznitz ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best religious studies schools. Yeshivath Viznitz is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Monsey. Yeshivath Viznitz graduates 69% of students within six years. Yeshivath Viznitz awarded about 128 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $13,078 in their early career.
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Talmudical Academy New Jersey came in at #19 for religious studies this year. Set in the suburb of Adelphia, Talmudical Academy New Jersey is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 48 religious studies degrees were awarded at Talmudical Academy New Jersey in the most recent year.
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Yeshiva Toras Chaim placed #20 among the best religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Yeshiva Toras Chaim is a small private not-for-profit university. Yeshiva Toras Chaim graduates 31% of students within six years. Yeshiva Toras Chaim awarded about 30 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Rabbinical College Of America earned the #21 position for religious studies this year. Rabbinical College Of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Morristown. About 22% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Rabbinical College Of America in the most recent data year.
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Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel placed #22 among the best religious studies schools. Set in the city of Monroe, Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel graduates 70% of students within six years. About 480 religious studies degrees were awarded at Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel generally make around $22,543.
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Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College placed #23 among the best religious studies schools. Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Monsey. About 6% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College in the most recent data year.
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Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary placed #24 among the best religious studies schools. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 70 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary generally make around $15,903.
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Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary came in at #25 for religious studies this year. Set in the suburb of Spring Valley, Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 87 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $11,674 in their early career.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 35 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
