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2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid” 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 Getting Aid” 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students with aid.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
#5 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarks Summit University landed the #1 spot on the list. Clarks Summit University is a small school located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania that handed out 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 with aid 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CSU Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#2

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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Lancaster Bible College landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 51 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Lancaster Bible College also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Bible College

#3

Nyack College

Nyack, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nyack College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Nyack, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 69 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Nyack also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. 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

Eastern University

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania
#11 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern University landed the #4 spot on the list. Saint Davids, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 53 students 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.

Full Eastern University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#5

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Valley Forge. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. This small school is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

UVF 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Valley Forge are $8,856, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at University of Valley Forge

#3 in overall quality

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. It awarded 28 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook, the school also landed the #3 spot 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.

Full Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#7

Moravian College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Moravian College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students 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.

Full Moravian Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#8

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Drew University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Drew University is a small school located in Madison, New Jersey that handed out 68 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Drew, the school also landed the #4 spot 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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#9

Cairn University

Langhorne, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

Cairn University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Cairn is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Cairn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 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 Cairn are $14,040.

Full Cairn Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#10

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

Mount St Mary’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Mount St Mary’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The Mount not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mount St Mary’s University are $13,673, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Mount St Mary’s University

#11

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#1 in overall quality

Catholic University of America landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 86 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

CUA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#12

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Seton Hall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 64 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Seton Hall also took the #8 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seton Hall are $25,172.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Seton Hall University

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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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