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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
66 Master's Degrees
Religion/Religious Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #242 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the most popular for religion/religious studies students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 66 master's degrees in religion/religious studies during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Religion/Religious Studies School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region The religion master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality religion/religious studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for religion/religious studies.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in religion/religious studies.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Religion Students Working on Their Master's

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15 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in religion/religious studies has to look into Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in religion/religious studies in New York.

There were about 15 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in religion/religious studies needs to take a look at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Trinity School for Ministry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ambridge.

There were about 14 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Trinity School for Ministry in the most recent year we have data available.

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8 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in religion/religious studies in New York.

There were about 8 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
8 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Princeton University if you want to pursue a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Princeton.

There were roughly 8 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Princeton in the most recent data year.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
3 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#2 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in religion/religious studies in Pennsylvania.

There were about 3 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#3 Best Quality In PA

University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in religion/religious studies in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 3 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent data year.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in religion/religious studies in New Jersey.

There were roughly 3 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

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Drew University
Madison, NJ
3 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Drew is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Madison.

There were about 3 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Drew in the most recent year we have data available.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small suburb of Myerstown, ETS is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 3 religion/religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at ETS in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Evangelical Theological Seminary

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New York University
New York, NY
3 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.

There were about 3 religion/religious studies students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Religion/Religious Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular religion/religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 667 19
Pennsylvania 586 27
District of Columbia 330 0
New Jersey 323 11

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One of 7 majors within the Religious Studies area of study, Religion/Religious Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Jewish Studies 58
Christian Studies 20
Other Religion/Religious Studies 10
Buddhist Studies 3
Islamic Studies 2

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