2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Theology & Religious Vocationsassociate programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #35 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 53 associate degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on theology & religious vocations students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of theology & religious vocations students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt theology & religious vocations students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized theology & religious vocations related body.

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 associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Theology & Religious Vocations in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in theology & religious vocations.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Theology & Religious Vocations

1

Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Annual Graduates

Lancaster Bible College is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Lancaster Bible College

2

University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Valley Forge if you want to pursue an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. UVF is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Phoenixville.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from University of Valley Forge

2

Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Clarks Summit University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Clarks Summit, CSU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Clarks Summit University

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	36	31
Maryland	33	0

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies	47
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	4
Theological & Ministerial Studies	2

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	2,518
Communication & Journalism	250
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	189
Social Sciences	147
English Language & Literature	60
History	19
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	10
Philosophy & Religious Studies	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot. More about our data sources and methodologies.