2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #26 in the country. In fact 27,459 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Our analysis found Fuller Theological Seminary to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.
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The excellent programs at Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Northwest University CAPS carry an average student debtload of $23,310.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Master’s University and Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from The Master's University take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 15 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.
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Northwest University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.
On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Northwest University take out $23,310 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Life Pacific College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. LIFE Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of San Dimas.
After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from LIFE Bible College carry an average student debtload of $25,617.
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Faith International University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at School of Urban Missions accumulate an average of around $28,835 in student debt.
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George Fox University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at GFU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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Request InformationBest Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State
Explore the best theology and religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,102 |
| Washington | 268 |
| Oregon | 378 |
| Hawaii | 22 |
| Alaska | 9 |
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Theology & Religious Vocations Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 15 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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