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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools

37 Colleges
$23,382 Avg Salary
$22,415 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree School for You

Theology & Religious Vocations is the #26 most popular major in the country with 27,459 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 37 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools

#1

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Ohio Christian University the best school in the United States for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.

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#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

The excellent associate degree programs at Southeastern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the United States. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#4

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Colorado Christian University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. CCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.

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#6

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

With a ranking of #6, Crown College did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Piedmont International University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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With a ranking of #8, Ozark Christian College did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#9

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, MN

With a ranking of #9, Bethany Global University did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. BGU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bloomington.

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Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies ranked #10 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Theology & Religious Vocations by Region

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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