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2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

6 Colleges
$20,814 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,382 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #26 in the country. In fact 27,459 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for theology and religious vocations students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Colleges.

Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Theology & Religious Vocations

Our 2023 rankings named Elim Bible Institute and College the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the fringe town of Lima, Elim is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Elim undergraduate students pay an average of $9,980 in tuition and fees each year.

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#2

Davis College

Johnson City, NY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Davis College is a great value for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Johnson City, Davis College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Davis College are $17,150 a year.

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#3

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Valley Forge is a great value for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. UVF is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Phoenixville.

UVF undergraduate students pay an average of $23,070 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at University of Valley Forge Report

#3

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clarks Summit University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.

CSU undergraduate students pay an average of $27,200 in tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nyack College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Nyack is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nyack.

Nyack undergraduate students pay an average of $26,500 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Nyack College Report

#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

With a ranking of #6, Lancaster Bible College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lancaster Bible College are $27,370 per year.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 284
Pennsylvania 1,146
New York 1,145
Maryland 71
District of Columbia 340

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • 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.

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