2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 72 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Our analysis found Fuller Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.
Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Fuller Theological Seminary
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Biola University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.
Theology & Religious Vocations majors at Biola take out an average of $26,307 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $654.
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 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.
After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from The Master's University carry an average student debt load of $21,500.
Out of the 72 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The excellent programs at George Fox University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at GFU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from School of Urban Missions carry an average student debt load of $28,835.
Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Multnomah University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Multnomah University take out is $24,998. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Multnomah University Report
Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Theology & Religious Vocations majors at Northwest University CAPS take out an average of $23,310 in student loans while working on their egree.
Hope International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #9 on the list. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fullerton.
After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Hope carry an average student debt load of $27,175.
Azusa Pacific University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Azusa Pacific accumulate an average of around $24,203 in student debt.
Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Azusa Pacific University
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Life Pacific College | San Dimas, CA |
| 12 | Claremont School of Theology | Claremont, CA |
| 13 | World Mission University | Los Angeles, CA |
| 14 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA |
Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State
Explore the best theology and religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| 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 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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