Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in California

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in California

4 Colleges
$50,581 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You

With 2,102 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #29 most popular major in California.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in California to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California

The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top California Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

Our analysis found Fuller Theological Seminary to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in California. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Fuller is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Fuller Theological Seminary

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Master’s University and Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

Read More…

#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Read More…

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Azusa Pacific University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Azusa.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Azusa Pacific University

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 268
Oregon 378
Hawaii 22
Alaska 9

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 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.