2023 Best Religious Education Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Religious Education School for You
Religious Education is the #216 most popular major in the country with 1,417 degrees and certificates awarded 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 Best Religious Education Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Religious Education Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Religious Education Colleges.
Top Far Western US Region Schools in Religious Education
Our 2023 rankings named Azusa Pacific University the best school in the Far Western US Region for religious education students. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, religious ed graduates from Azusa Pacific take out $23,906 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 4 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Biola University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.
Religious Ed majors at Biola take out an average of $26,170 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.
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The excellent programs at Faith International University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best religious education schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Fox University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Religious Education Colleges by State
Explore the best religious education colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 52 |
| Washington | 10 |
| Oregon | 4 |
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Religious Education Related Rankings by Major
Religious Education is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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