2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor'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.
The Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in California to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for theology and religious vocations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best California Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our analysis found Life Pacific College to be the best value school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LIFE Bible College are $18,300 a year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The Master’s University and Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theology and religious vocations schools in California. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The Master’s University are $28,740 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Azusa Pacific University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theology and religious vocations schools in California. Azusa Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Azusa.
Azusa Pacific undergraduate students pay an average of $41,510 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Biola University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theology and religious vocations schools in California. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Biola undergraduate students pay an average of $44,382 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hope International University is a great value for theology and religious vocations students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Hope is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Hope are $35,450 a year.
Request InformationBest Value Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Value 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 |
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Theology & Religious Vocations Related Majors for Theology & Religious Vocations
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 5 schools only.
- 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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