2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You
With 2,102 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #29 most popular major in California.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in California 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 California
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Fuller Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in California. Located in the city of Pasadena, Fuller is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 16% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 84% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Biola University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in California. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 7% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 93% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Master’s University and Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.
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Out of the 18 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Graduate Theological Union landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Berkeley, GTU Berkeley is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 60% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Claremont School of Theology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Claremont School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont.
Of the 19 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Claremont School of Theology, 63% are male and 37% are female.
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Santa Clara University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 6% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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World Mission University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, World Mission University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 13% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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University of Redlands ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Redlands.
Of the 7 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at University of Redlands, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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American Baptist Seminary of the West came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. ABSW Berkeley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Berkeley.
Of the 6 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at ABSW Berkeley, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Pacific School of Religion came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, Pacific School of Religion is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 20% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
Request InformationBest Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 268 |
| Oregon | 378 |
| Hawaii | 22 |
| Alaska | 9 |
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 |
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 18 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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