2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 140 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value master'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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the theology and religious vocations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 15% Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Bethany Global University to be the best value school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the United States. BGU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bloomington.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at BGU are $8,400 per year.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bethel Seminary - San Diego is a great value for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of San Diego, Bethel Seminary - San Diego is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bethel Seminary - San Diego graduate students pay an average of $8,520 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theology and religious vocations schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
MBTS graduate students pay an average of $6,950 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Out of the 140 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, The Master’s University and Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at The Master’s University are $8,580 a year.
The Master’s University also claimed a spot on our Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Moody Bible Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value theology and religious vocations schools in the United States. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduate students pay an average of $9,270 in tuition and fees each year.
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The Baptist College of Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools ranking. BCF is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Graceville.
BCF graduate students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees each year.
Kentucky Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Grayson, Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Kentucky Christian University graduate students pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #8, Ohio Christian University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at OCU are $10,916 per year.
Olivet Nazarene University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Olivet Nazarene graduate students pay an average of $12,190 in tuition and fees each year.
Lincoln Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lincoln.
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary graduate students pay an average of $8,812 in tuition and fees each year.
Luther Rice College & Seminary came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Luther Rice is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Luther Rice are $6,618 per year.
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Saint Paul School of Theology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the suburb of Leawood, Saint Paul School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Saint Paul School of Theology are $12,666 per year.
Grand Canyon University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Grand Canyon University are $11,538 a year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Grand Canyon University Report
Life Pacific College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools list. LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of San Dimas.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at LIFE Bible College are $9,715 a year.
Clarks Summit University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at CSU are $7,020 per year.
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Crown College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Crown are $10,640 per year.
Wartburg Theological Seminary landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Wartburg Seminary are $19,739 a year.
Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Wartburg Theological Seminary
With a ranking of #18, Faith International University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Faith are $8,450 per year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Faith International University Report
Southeastern University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at SEU are $12,350 a year.
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Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Grace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona Lake.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Grace College are $8,054 per year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Grace College and Theological Seminary Report
With a ranking of #21, Ashland University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Ashland are $6,972 per year.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Theology & Religious Vocations students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | El Dorado Hills, CA |
| 23 | Piedmont International University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 24 | Johnson University | Knoxville, TN |
| 25 | Truett McConnell University | Cleveland, GA |
| 26 | Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson, TN |
| 27 | University of Northwestern - St Paul | Saint Paul, MN |
| 28 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
Theology & Religious Vocations by Region
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Majors Related to 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 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.
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