2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 153 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theology & Religious Vocations program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Southeastern University to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 58% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Valor Christian College is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Canal Winchester, Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 57% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 53% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 47% are male.
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Out of the 153 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 33% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lancaster Bible College is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 46 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Lancaster Bible College, 54% are male and 46% are female.
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Ohio Christian University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Circleville.
Of the 45 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at OCU, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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Colorado Christian University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. CCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.
About 57% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 43% are male.
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Grace Christian University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Grace is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wyoming.
About 43% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 57% are male.
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Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 47% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Steubenville.
About 84% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 16% are male.
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Ozark Christian College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 24 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Ozark Christian College, 21% are male and 79% are female.
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With a ranking of #11, Elim Bible Institute and College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Lima, Elim is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 46% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Rosedale Bible College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Rosedale Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Irwin.
Women make up 50% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Calvin University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids.
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Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large city of Rio Piedras, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 41% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #16, Carolina College of Biblical Studies did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.
About 75% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 25% are male.
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Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 50% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Wave Leadership College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Wave Leadership College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 13 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Wave Leadership College, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree theology and religious vocations programs. SBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
Of the 12 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at SBTS, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the small city of Deerfield Beach, South Florida Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at South Florida Bible College, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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Epic Bible College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Epic Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Epic Bible College, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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Crown College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 10 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Crown, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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College of Biblical Studies - Houston landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the city of Houston, College of Biblical Studies - Houston is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 10 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at College of Biblical Studies - Houston, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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Veritas Baptist College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Fredericksburg, VBC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 90% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Theology & Religious Vocations students that almost earned our Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO |
| 25 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC |
| 27 | Johnson University | Knoxville, TN |
| 27 | Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL |
| 27 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Ankeny, IA |
| 27 | Gods Bible School and College | Cincinnati, OH |
Theology & Religious Vocations by Region
View the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Region |
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| Southeast |
| New England |
| Rocky Mountains |
| Plains States |
| Middle Atlantic |
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| Southwest |
| Great Lakes |
Theology & Religious Vocations Related Majors
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 26 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.