2026 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Theology Religious Vocations associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 109 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Other Theology Religious Vocations Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Valor Christian College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations associate's degree schools in the United States. Set in Canal Winchester, OH, Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,612. The median Other Theology Religious Vocations program debt is $19,738. More on Valor Christian College
Ashland University came in at #2 on this year's Other Theology Religious Vocations ranking in the United States. See the full Ashland University profile
You'll be in good company at Episcopal Theological Seminary Of The Southwest, which ranked #3 this year. See the full Episcopal Theological Seminary Of The Southwest profile
You'll be in good company at Denver Seminary, which ranked #4 this year. Read more about Denver Seminary
The strong Other Theology Religious Vocations programs at Ottawa University Milwaukee earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on Ottawa University Milwaukee
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. More on Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Central Christian College Of The Bible did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read more about Central Christian College Of The Bible
Campbellsville University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on Campbellsville University
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary placed #9 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Campbell University placed #10 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. See the full Campbell University profile
Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary placed #11 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Get the full Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary report
Westminster Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full Westminster Theological Seminary report
Emory University
Emory University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. More on Emory University
Faith Evangelical College And Seminary did well this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full Faith Evangelical College And Seminary report
Georgian Court University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Georgian Court University
Luther Seminary
Luther Seminary ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. See the full Luther Seminary profile
Whitworth University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Get the full Whitworth University report
Hobe Sound Bible College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Hobe Sound Bible College report
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary profile
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Get the full New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary report
Azusa Pacific University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. More on Azusa Pacific University
Kentucky Christian University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read more about Kentucky Christian University
Missouri Baptist University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full Missouri Baptist University report
North Park University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full North Park University profile
Earlham College
Earlham College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Earlham College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Belmont University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Belmont University
Covenant Theological Seminary came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on Covenant Theological Seminary
Saint Edwards University placed #28 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. See the full Saint Edwards University profile
Concordia University Wisconsin placed #29 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary report
Newman University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. See the full Newman University profile
Milligan College
Milligan College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Get the full Milligan College report
Dallas Baptist University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Concordia Theological Seminary landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Concordia Theological Seminary
Geneva College
Geneva College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. See the full Geneva College profile
Baylor University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Baylor University report
University Of St Thomas Texas did well this year, earning the #37 position. See the full University Of St Thomas Texas profile
Union Bible College placed #38 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Get the full Union Bible College report
Huntington University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Get the full Huntington University report
Catholic University Of America placed #40 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. See the full Catholic University Of America profile
Oblate School Of Theology came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Oblate School Of Theology
Wesley Theological Seminary ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. More on Wesley Theological Seminary
Fresno Pacific University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Get the full Fresno Pacific University report
Evangel University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Evangel University profile
Sterling College Kansas did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Sterling College Kansas profile
Starr King School For Ministry did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Starr King School For Ministry
Valley Forge Christian College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Valley Forge Christian College
Ottawa University Surprise landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ottawa University Surprise
Lexington Theological Seminary landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lexington Theological Seminary
Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Oklahoma Baptist University
Related Other Theology Religious Vocations Rankings
Compare rankings at other degree levels:
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Schools (All Levels)
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 109 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).