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2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
185 Doctor's Degrees
$36,163 Avg Early-Career Salary
Theological & Ministerial Studies is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #18 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 185 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of theological & ministerial studies for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality theology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

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.

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's 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:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theological & ministerial studies students working on their doctor's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

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Drew University
Madison, NJ
32 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Drew University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Drew is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Madison.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Drew University

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5 Annual Graduates

Union Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of New York, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Union Theological Seminary

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6 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies needs to look into Lancaster Bible College. 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 theological & ministerial studies from Lancaster Bible College

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Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA
4 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Clarks Summit University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. 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 doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Clarks Summit University

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6 Annual Graduates

Princeton Theological Seminary is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Princeton Theological Seminary

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Northeastern Seminary
Rochester, NY
4 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Northeastern Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Northeastern Seminary

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Nyack College
New York, NY
12 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of New York, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Nyack College

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Missio Seminary
Philadelphia, PA
5 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Missio Seminary

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8 Annual Graduates

Lancaster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lancaster.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Lancaster Theological Seminary

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological & ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 176 51
New York 174 77
Maryland 119 6
New Jersey 115 49
District of Columbia 81 2

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Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Theology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Theology 71
Divinity/Ministry 66
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 42
Rabbinical Studies 6

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 80
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 27
Biblical Studies 10
Religious Education 4

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