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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Lay Ministry in the New England Region

3 Colleges in the New England Region
33 Master's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in lay ministry sits in the middle of the road, ranking #440 out of 1095 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 3 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of lay ministry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 33 master's degrees in lay ministry during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Lay Ministry School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Lay Ministry in the New England Region Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in lay ministry matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Lay Ministry in the New England Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality lay ministry 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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Overall Popularity in Lay Ministry

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for lay ministry.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in lay ministry.

Most Well Attended Schools for Lay Ministry Students Working on Their Master's

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26 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#1 Best Quality In MA

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is a popular decision for students pursuing a master's degree in lay ministry. Located in the suburb of South Hamilton, Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in lay ministry in Massachusetts. More information about a master’s in lay ministry from Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

2
6 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Saint John's Seminary is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in lay ministry. Saint John's Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brighton. More information about a master’s in lay ministry from Saint John’s Seminary

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
1 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Merrimack College is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in lay ministry. Located in the large suburb of North Andover, Merrimack is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in lay ministry from Merrimack College

Best Lay Ministry Colleges by State

Explore the most popular lay ministry colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 526 34

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Lay Ministry is one of 6 different types of Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Urban Ministry 12
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 10

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