by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of biblical studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 88 master's degrees in biblical studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of biblical studies for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
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 biblical studies students working on their master's degree.
The bible school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in biblical studies.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in biblical studies needs to look into Lancaster Bible College. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Lancaster Bible College
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in biblical studies needs to look into Clarks Summit University. Located in the large suburb of Clarks Summit, CSU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Clarks Summit University
It is hard to beat Nyack College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biblical studies. Located in the large city of New York, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in biblical studies from Nyack College
Explore the best biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 34 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 52 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 0 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 2 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Biblical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 88 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,194 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 138 |
| Religious Education | 87 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 73 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 22 |
| Sacred Music | 14 |
