2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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 in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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 Southwest Region
Check out the theology and religious vocations associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Southwestern Assemblies of God University to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Waxahachie.
Of the 73 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at College of Biblical Studies - Houston helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in the Southwest Region . College of Biblical Studies - Houston is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
Women make up 60% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The King’s University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. TKU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Southlake.
Women make up 80% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. OKWU or OWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Bartlesville.
Of the 4 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at OKWU or OWU, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grace School of Theology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Conroe, Grace School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Christ Mission College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of San-Antonio, Christ Mission College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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International Baptist College and Seminary ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Chandler, IBCS is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 2 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at IBCS, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Howard Payne University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Brownwood, Howard Payne is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Randall University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Randall is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moore.
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With a ranking of #8, Oklahoma Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Shawnee, OBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 523 |
| Texas | 1,774 |
| New Mexico | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 340 |
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 13 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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