by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,616 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology & religious vocations master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theology & religious vocations 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 account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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 theology & religious vocations 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 Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a master's degree.
Union Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Union is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Union Theological Seminary
Drew University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Drew University
Westminster Theological Seminary is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Westminster Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Westminster Theological Seminary
Lancaster Bible College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Lancaster.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Lancaster Bible College
Located in the large city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
CUA is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Catholic University of America
Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Eastern University
Princeton Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Princeton.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Princeton Theological Seminary
CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Clarks Summit.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Clarks Summit University
Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Mount St Mary’s University
Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 638 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 219 |
| Maryland | 32 | 43 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 253 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,194 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 138 |
| Biblical Studies | 88 |
| Religious Education | 87 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 73 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 22 |
| Sacred Music | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 5,416 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,745 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,486 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 690 |
| History | 645 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 633 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 483 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 378 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 329 |
