2026 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Theology Religious Vocations master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 109 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Concordia Theological Seminary tops our 2026 ranking of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations master's degree schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Wayne, IN. Read more about Concordia Theological Seminary
The strong Other Theology Religious Vocations programs at Catholic University Of America earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Washington, DC, Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. Catholic University Of America graduates 80% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,378. Typical Other Theology Religious Vocations student debt is $25,771. More on Catholic University Of America
You'll be in good company at Life Pacific College, which ranked #3 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Dimas, CA. Life Pacific College posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,118. Graduates carry a median of $22,521 in student loans. Read more about Life Pacific College
The strong Other Theology Religious Vocations programs at Drew University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Madison, NJ, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,100. Drew University Other Theology Religious Vocations students take on a median of $26,449 in debt. Get the full Drew University report
The strong Other Theology Religious Vocations programs at Emory University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,280. The median Other Theology Religious Vocations program debt is $19,431. Read the full report on Emory University
Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Dallas, TX, Dallas Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Dallas Theological Seminary report
Columbia International University placed #8 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Located in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia International University graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $27,900. Typical Other Theology Religious Vocations student debt is $21,667. Read the full report on Columbia International University
Ashland University placed #9 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, OH. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,210. Graduates carry a median of $24,536 in student loans. Read the full report on Ashland University
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Based in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,648. The median Other Theology Religious Vocations program debt is $32,807. More on Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Campbell University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Campbell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Buies Creek, NC. Campbell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,600. Students borrow a median of $23,641 to complete their Other Theology Religious Vocations program here. Get the full Campbell University report
Atlanta Christian College placed #12 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Point, GA. About 38% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,950. Students borrow a median of $35,131 to complete their Other Theology Religious Vocations program here. Read the full report on Atlanta Christian College
Fresno Pacific University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $36,660 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,596 to complete their Other Theology Religious Vocations program here. Read more about Fresno Pacific University
Biola University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,984. The median Other Theology Religious Vocations program debt is $25,308. Get the full Biola University report
Denver Seminary came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Littleton, CO, Denver Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Denver Seminary
Evangel University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Springfield, MO, Evangel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Evangel University graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,548. Typical Other Theology Religious Vocations student debt is $24,876. Read the full report on Evangel University
Liberty University placed #18 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete their Other Theology Religious Vocations program here. More on Liberty University
Moody Bible Institute ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Based in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,786. The median Other Theology Religious Vocations program debt is $13,318. More on Moody Bible Institute
The Seattle School Of Theology And Psychology ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. The Seattle School Of Theology And Psychology is a private not-for-profit school based in Seattle, WA. Read more about The Seattle School Of Theology And Psychology
North Park University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. See the full North Park University profile
Ottawa University Ottawa came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ottawa University Ottawa
Dallas Baptist University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. More on Dallas Baptist University
Central Christian College Of Kansas came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on Central Christian College Of Kansas
United Theological Seminary landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Get the full United Theological Seminary report
Covenant Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Covenant Theological Seminary
Capital University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Capital University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary placed #26 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Loyola University New Orleans did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read more about Loyola University New Orleans
Saint Johns University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Saint Johns University
Abilene Christian University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read the full report on Abilene Christian University
Montreat College
Montreat College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Montreat College
Regent University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read more about Regent University
Saint Edwards University placed #32 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Edwards University
Merrimack College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Merrimack College report
Southwestern Christian University placed #34 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. More on Southwestern Christian University
Faith Evangelical College And Seminary ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read the full report on Faith Evangelical College And Seminary
Trevecca Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Trevecca Nazarene University profile
Bethel University Minnesota placed #37 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bethel University Minnesota
Nazarene Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Nazarene Theological Seminary profile
Oklahoma Wesleyan University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. See the full Oklahoma Wesleyan University profile
Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family did well this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family report
Letourneau University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full Letourneau University profile
Tri State Bible College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Tri State Bible College
Martin Luther College did well this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Martin Luther College profile
Valor Christian College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Valor Christian College
University Of Redlands did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full University Of Redlands report
Georgian Court University placed #46 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Get the full Georgian Court University report
Lipscomb University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Lipscomb University report
Ottawa University Kansas City placed #48 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. More on Ottawa University Kansas City
Ottawa University Milwaukee ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. More on Ottawa University Milwaukee
Luther Seminary
Luther Seminary did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Luther Seminary
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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).