by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 890 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
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Your choice of theology & religious vocations for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theology & religious vocations students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations needs to look into Yale University. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Yale University
Harvard University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Harvard University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations needs to take a look at Boston College. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Boston College
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of South Hamilton, Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary
Saint Joseph's Maine is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Standish.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Explore the best theology & religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 627 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 6 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 221 |
| Maine | 27 | 36 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 766 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 60 |
| Biblical Studies | 44 |
| Religious Education | 12 |
| Missionary Studies | 4 |
| Sacred Music | 2 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,882 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,266 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,148 |
| History | 558 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 282 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 248 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 171 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 158 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 67 |
