2026 Best Theology Schools in Pennsylvania
Theology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Theology in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall theology education in Pennsylvania.
Top Schools in Theology
Leading the list is Villanova University, our #1 school for theology. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 theology degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184.
Read more about the theology program at Villanova University
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best theology schools. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ambler. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook awarded about 20 theology degrees in the most recent data year.
Read more about the theology program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook
Eastern University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best theology schools. Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids. About 60% of students finish within six years. Eastern University awarded about 49 theology degrees in the most recent data year. Theology graduates of Eastern University earn a median of $47,185 early in their careers. Eastern University graduates carry a median of $28,584 in student loans.
More information about a degree in theology from Eastern University
Students looking for a strong theology program will find one at Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Gettysburg, Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit institution. Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg awarded about 16 theology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg generally make around $59,856.
More information about a degree in theology from Lutheran Theological Seminary At Gettysburg
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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