2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #26 in the country. In fact 27,459 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Fuller Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.
Of the 105 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Fuller, 84% are male and 16% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Fox University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 39% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 61% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.
Of the 28 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Biola, 93% are male and 7% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Master’s University and Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 25 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Graduate Theological Union landed the # 5 spot on the list. GTU Berkeley is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Berkeley.
Of the 20 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at GTU Berkeley, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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Claremont School of Theology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Claremont, Claremont School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 37% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Santa Clara University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. SCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Santa Clara.
About 6% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 94% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, Western Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 10 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Western Seminary-San Jose, 90% are male and 10% are female.
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World Mission University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. World Mission University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
About 13% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 88% are male.
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University of Redlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Redlands, University of Redlands is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 57% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,102 |
| Washington | 268 |
| Oregon | 378 |
| Hawaii | 22 |
| Alaska | 9 |
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 |
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 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).
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