2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology in Massachusetts

If you pursue a master's degree in theology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #45 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 247 master's degrees in theology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theology School for Your Master's Degree

The theology 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 Theology in Massachusetts ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for theology, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Theology Schools

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 theology.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Theology in Massachusetts

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for theology students seeking a a master's degree.

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

1

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

77 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Boston College is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in theology. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 77 theology students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

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2

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

68 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Harvard University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were about 68 theology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Boston University
Boston, MA

58 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Boston University is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in theology. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 58 theology students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Boston University

4

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary
South Hamilton, MA

39 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology needs to look into Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Located in the suburb of South Hamilton, Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 39 theology students who graduated with this degree at Gordon - Conwell Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

5

Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Brookline, MA

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Brookline, Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in theology in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 5 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

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Saint John's Seminary
Brighton, MA

Saint John's Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brighton. More information about a master’s in theology from Saint John’s Seminary

Best Theology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	293	72
Rhode Island	200	2
Maine	135	37

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Rankings in Majors Related to Theology

Theology is one of 4 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	190
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	76
Rabbinical Studies	10

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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