2026 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
There are 607 colleges that offer a degree in Theology & Religious Vocations. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Theology & Religious Vocations students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
The Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 607 schools in the United States to see which Theology & Religious Vocations programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools.
Top 25 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Theology & Religious Vocations students is Liberty University. Liberty University is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,468 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,414. Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Liberty University Report
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Louisville, KY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 823 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,381. Full Theology & Religious Vocations at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in Kansas City, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 658 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,554. Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Moody Bible Institute is a private nonprofit school located in Chicago, IL. This school awarded 581 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,976. Read More…
Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Dallas Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Dallas, TX. This school awarded 509 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $54,751. Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Dallas Theological Seminary Report
Southeastern University landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Southeastern University is a private nonprofit school located in Lakeland, FL. This school awarded 502 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,472. Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Southeastern University
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Located in New Orleans, LA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,531. Full Theology & Religious Vocations at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Grand Canyon University landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 432 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $62,543. Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Grand Canyon University Report
Word of Life Bible Institute comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Word of Life Bible Institute is a private nonprofit school located in Pottersville, NY. This school awarded 411 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $20,588. Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Word of Life Bible Institute
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Located in Wake Forest, NC, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 402 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,360. Read More…
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Located in Pasadena, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 350 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,044. Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Fuller Theological Seminary
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Located in Wilmore, KY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 349 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $60,317. Read More…
Regent University landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,499. Read More…
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in South Hamilton, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $57,735. Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Franciscan University of Steubenville landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in Steubenville, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 269 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,285. Read More…
The Master's University and Seminary landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. The Master's University and Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Santa Clarita, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,609. Read More…
Johnson University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Johnson University is a private nonprofit school located in Knoxville, TN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,857. Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Johnson University
Colorado Christian University comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Colorado Christian University is a private nonprofit school located in Lakewood, CO. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,478. Read More…
Lancaster Bible College landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in Lancaster, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 202 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,774. Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Bible College Report
University of Northwestern-St Paul landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in Saint Paul, MN, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 201 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,168. Read More…
Biola University comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Biola University is a private nonprofit school located in La Mirada, CA. This school awarded 200 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,740. Read More…
Oral Roberts University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Oral Roberts University is a private nonprofit school located in Tulsa, OK. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,043. Read More…
Kairos University landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Kairos University is a private nonprofit school located in Sioux Falls, SD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people earned their degree in Theology & Religious Vocations from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Kairos University
Columbia International University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools ranking. Located in Columbia, SC, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 188 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $30,630. Read More…
Andrews University comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations majors. Located in Berrien Springs, MI, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 183 degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,414. Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Andrews University Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Theology & Religious Vocations by Region
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More Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
Theology & Religious Vocations Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,135 |
| Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 3,230 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,249 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 1,235 |
| Religious Education | 1,230 |
| Sacred Music | 477 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 57 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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