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2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

12 Ranked Colleges
1,613 Degrees Awarded
$18,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Theology & Religious Vocations is the 25th most popular major in the country with 26,872 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,203 and had an average of $35,660 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 3,276 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,169 and $43,831 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,613 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in theology and religious vocations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology and religious vocations programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The theology & religious vocations 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 “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarks Summit University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. It awarded 45 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, CSU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clarks Summit University are $8,280, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Clarks Summit University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#2

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drew University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Madison, New Jersey, and it awarded 68 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Drew has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drew are $19,871, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Nyack College

Nyack, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Nyack College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Nyack College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nyack, New York. It awarded 69 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Nyack did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Nyack College are $13,800.

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#4

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lancaster Bible College landed the #4 spot on the list. Lancaster Bible College is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 51 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Lancaster Bible College also took the #7 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Bible College

#5

Moravian College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Moravian College landed the #5 spot on the list. Moravian College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Moravian did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Moravian College are $17,442.

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#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
#8 in overall quality

Seton Hall University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Seton Hall University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in South Orange, New Jersey. It awarded 64 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Seton Hall not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seton Hall University are $25,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Seton Hall Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#7

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#1 in overall quality

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 86 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

CUA also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Catholic University of America are $50,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

Mount St Mary’s University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and it awarded 26 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

The Mount also took the #10 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mount St Mary’s University are $13,673, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at The Mount

#9

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

University of Valley Forge landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UVF is a private not-for-profit institution located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UVF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UVF are $8,856.

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#3 in overall quality

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook are $24,761, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook

#11

Eastern University

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Eastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Eastern University is a small school located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania that handed out 53 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

EU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at EU are $13,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Eastern University

#12

Cairn University

Langhorne, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

Cairn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 8 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cairn has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cairn are $14,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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