by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Religious Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The religious ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Religious Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the religious ed degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's hard to beat Messiah University if you wish to pursue a degree in religious education. Located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a degree in religious education from Messiah University
Explore the best religious education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 17 |
| New York | 333 | 87 |
| Maryland | 279 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 11 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 24 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 133 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,816 |
| Missionary Studies | 429 |
| Biblical Studies | 390 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 254 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 159 |
| Sacred Music | 37 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
