2026 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Theology Religious Vocations undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 109 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Martin Luther College to be the best Other Theology Religious Vocations school in the United States. Based in New Ulm, MN, Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $18,120. Martin Luther College Other Theology Religious Vocations students take on a median of $20,224 in debt. Read the full report on Martin Luther College
A rank of #2 makes Denver Seminary one of the top choices in the United States. More on Denver Seminary
Out of the 109 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Belmont University landed the #3 spot. Read the full report on Belmont University
Out of the 109 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family landed the #4 spot. More on Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family
You'll be in good company at Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary, which ranked #5 this year. More on Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
Faith Evangelical College And Seminary did well this year, earning the #6 position. More on Faith Evangelical College And Seminary
Drew University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. More on Drew University
Western Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. More on Western Theological Seminary
Ottawa University Kansas City ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read the full report on Ottawa University Kansas City
University Of St Thomas Texas landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of St Thomas Texas
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary placed #11 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read the full report on Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
Montreat College
Montreat College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full Montreat College report
Saint Edwards University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. See the full Saint Edwards University profile
Lancaster Bible College placed #14 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. More on Lancaster Bible College
Union University
Union University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Union University
Sacred Heart School Of Theology came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full Sacred Heart School Of Theology report
Augsburg College
Augsburg College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. See the full Augsburg College profile
Biola University
Biola University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Biola University
Duke University
Duke University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full Duke University profile
Southwestern Christian University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Southwestern Christian University
Dallas Baptist University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Dallas Baptist University report
Barclay College
Barclay College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read more about Barclay College
Campbellsville University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read the full report on Campbellsville University
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Kentucky Christian University placed #25 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. See the full Kentucky Christian University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
American Baptist Seminary Of The West landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. See the full American Baptist Seminary Of The West profile
Trinity Christian College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full Trinity Christian College profile
Liberty University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Read the full report on Liberty University
Somerset Christian College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Somerset Christian College
Sterling College Kansas placed #30 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. More on Sterling College Kansas
Union Bible College placed #31 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. More on Union Bible College
Emory University
Emory University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. See the full Emory University profile
Episcopal Theological Seminary Of The Southwest came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Episcopal Theological Seminary Of The Southwest report
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary placed #34 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. See the full New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary profile
Atlanta Christian College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. See the full Atlanta Christian College profile
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary report
Milligan College
Milligan College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on Milligan College
University Of Redlands placed #38 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. See the full University Of Redlands profile
New Hope Christian College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. Get the full New Hope Christian College report
Newman University placed #40 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. See the full Newman University profile
Valley Forge Christian College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Valley Forge Christian College
Dallas Theological Seminary came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Dallas Theological Seminary
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Other Theology Religious Vocations schools. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile
Saint Johns University placed #44 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read more about Saint Johns University
Interdenominational Theological Center did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read more about Interdenominational Theological Center
North Park University placed #46 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Get the full North Park University report
Geneva College
Geneva College placed #47 among Other Theology Religious Vocations schools in the United States. Read more about Geneva College
Azusa Pacific University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Azusa Pacific University
Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary report
Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary
Related Other Theology Religious Vocations Rankings
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- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Schools (All Levels)
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Theology Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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).