by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 324 bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies to qualified students.
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The religion bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for religion/religious studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for religion/religious studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University in the City of New York is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Columbia University in the City of New York
It's hard to beat George Washington University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from George Washington University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies has to look into Catholic University of America. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Catholic University of America
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Fordham University
Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from New York University
Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from American University
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Scranton.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of Scranton
Located in the large suburb of Langhorne, Cairn is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Cairn University
Explore the best religion/religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 123 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 109 |
| Maryland | 370 | 17 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 27 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 48 |
One of 9 majors within the Religious Studies area of study, Religion/Religious Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Jewish Studies | 198 |
| Christian Studies | 10 |
