by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 66 doctor's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.
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Your choice of divinity/ministry for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality divinity studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for divinity/ministry students working on their doctor's degree.
The divinity studies 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 the Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry.
Lancaster Bible College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Lancaster Bible College
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry needs to check out Northeastern Seminary. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Northeastern Seminary
Missio Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Missio Seminary
It is difficult to beat Union Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the large city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Union Theological Seminary
Explore the best divinity/ministry colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 366 | 51 |
| Pennsylvania | 311 | 14 |
| New Jersey | 165 | 0 |
| District of Columbia | 143 | 1 |
Divinity/Ministry is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 71 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 42 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 6 |
