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

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

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

With 378 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #24 most popular major in Oregon.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Oregon to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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

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

Top Oregon Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Western Seminary

Portland, OR

Our analysis found Western Seminary to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Western Seminary Report

#2

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Fox University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at George Fox University Report

#3

Multnomah University

Portland, OR

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Multnomah University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Multnomah University Report

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
California 2,102
Washington 268
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

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 3 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.

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