by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for youth ministry students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 42 degrees in youth ministry to qualified students.
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The youth ministry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Youth Ministry rankings. For our Best Overall Youth Ministry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Youth Ministry Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of youth ministry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat Lancaster Bible College if you want to pursue a degree in youth ministry. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were approximately 6 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at Lancaster Bible College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Lancaster Bible College
It's difficult to beat Eastern University if you wish to pursue a degree in youth ministry. EU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Davids.
There were about 7 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at EU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Eastern University
It is difficult to beat University of Valley Forge if you wish to pursue a degree in youth ministry. UVF is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Phoenixville.
There were about 5 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at UVF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from University of Valley Forge
Clarks Summit University is a great option for students interested in a degree in youth ministry. Located in the large suburb of Clarks Summit, CSU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were roughly 2 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at CSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Clarks Summit UniversityExplore all the Best Youth Ministry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 4 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 0 |
Youth Ministry is one of 6 different types of Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lay Ministry | 58 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 53 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 28 |
| Urban Ministry | 4 |
| Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
