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2026 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in the United States
270 Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$47,965 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theological & Ministerial Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for theological & ministerial studies students.

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Best Schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall theological & ministerial studies education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

No school ranked higher than Villanova University this year for theological & ministerial studies. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 24 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Villanova University

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Students looking for a strong theological & ministerial studies program will find one at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Ambler, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook in the most recent data year. Get the full theological & ministerial studies details for Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook

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Saint Vincent Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in theological & ministerial studies, ranking #3. Saint Vincent Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Latrobe. There were roughly 23 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Saint Vincent Seminary in the most recent data year. Get the full theological & ministerial studies details for Saint Vincent Seminary

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Students looking for a strong theological & ministerial studies program will find one at Lancaster Bible College, which ranked #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lancaster. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 50 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Lancaster Bible College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $35,130. Typical student debt for the program is $28,507. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Lancaster Bible College

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Valley Forge Christian College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of Phoenixville, Valley Forge Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 24 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Valley Forge Christian College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Valley Forge Christian College generally make around $25,051. Valley Forge Christian College graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in theological & ministerial studies from Valley Forge Christian College

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University landed the #6 spot for theological & ministerial studies this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Eastern University awarded about 62 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Eastern University earn around $47,185 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,584. Read more about the theological & ministerial studies program at Eastern University

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Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg placed #7 among the best theological & ministerial studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Gettysburg. Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg awarded about 36 theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theological & ministerial studies degree from Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg earn around $59,856 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the theological & ministerial studies program at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg

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Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry placed #8 among the best theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of Ambridge, Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 13 theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry in the most recent data year. See the full theological & ministerial studies program report for Trinity Episcopal School For Ministry

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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