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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Oregon

10 Colleges
$39,744 Avg Salary
$26,278 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You

With 378 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #24 most popular major in Oregon.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a .

#1

Western Seminary

Portland, OR

Our analysis found Western Seminary to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Western Seminary Report

#2

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Fox University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Oregon list. Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Theology & Religious Vocations majors at GFU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at George Fox University Report

#3

Multnomah University

Portland, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Multnomah University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Multnomah University carry an average student debt load of $24,998. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $183, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Multnomah University Report

#4

Corban University

Salem, OR

Out of the 10 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Corban University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Salem, Corban is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Corban take out is $26,835.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Corban University Report

#5

Mount Angel Seminary

Saint Benedict, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mount Angel Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Oregon list. Located in the town of Saint Benedict, Mount Angel Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, New Hope Christian College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, New Hope Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR

Bushnell University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Oregon ranking. Bushnell University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Eugene.

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#8

Pacific Bible College

Medford, OR

Pacific Bible College 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. Pacific Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Medford.

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#9

University of Portland

Portland, OR

University of Portland landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular theology and religious vocations programs. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

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#10

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR

With a ranking of #10, Warner Pacific University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the large city of Portland, Warner Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 2,102
Washington 268
Hawaii 22
Alaska 9

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

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 10 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.

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