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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools

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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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern University the most popular school in the United States for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 58% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#2

Valor Christian College

Canal Winchester, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valor Christian College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large 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.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Valor Christian College Report

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 college 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.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University Report

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 large 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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#5

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

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.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Lancaster Bible College Report

#6

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH

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 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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With a ranking of #7, Colorado Christian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. CCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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 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 #8 on the list. Grace is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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 came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a 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 came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. 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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#11

Ozark Christian College

Joplin, MO

Ozark Christian College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly 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 fringe town of Lima, Elim is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 46% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Elim Bible Institute and College Report

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.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Rosedale Bible College Report

#14

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Calvin University Report

#15

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa

Rio Piedras, PR

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Rio Piedras, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 41% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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Carolina College of Biblical Studies came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize 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 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 #17 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 50% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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#18

Wave Leadership College

Virginia Beach, VA

Wave Leadership College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large 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 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 #19 on the list. 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 came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Deerfield Beach, South Florida Bible College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly 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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#19

Epic Bible College

Sacramento, CA

With a ranking of #19, Epic Bible 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 large suburb of Sacramento, Epic Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Epic Bible College, 42% are male and 58% are female.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Epic Bible College Report

#22

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

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 school with a small student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Crown, 40% are male and 60% are female.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Crown College Report

With a ranking of #22, College of Biblical Studies - Houston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Houston, College of Biblical Studies - Houston is a private not-for-profit school with a 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.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at College of Biblical Studies - Houston Report

#22

Veritas Baptist College

Fredericksburg, VA

With a ranking of #22, Veritas Baptist 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 rural area of Fredericksburg, VBC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 90% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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.

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