by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 51 doctor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies.
It is difficult to beat Lancaster Bible College if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Lancaster Bible College
Missio Seminary is a great decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Missio Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Missio Seminary
It is difficult to beat Lancaster Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Lancaster, Lancaster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theological & ministerial studies from Lancaster Theological Seminary
Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 174 | 77 |
| Maryland | 119 | 6 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 49 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 2 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 19 |
| Theology | 18 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 18 |
| Biblical Studies | 7 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 6 |
