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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington

2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington

6 Colleges
$37,778 Avg Salary
$23,048 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies School for You

With 198 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #87 most popular major in Washington.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Washington to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington

The following schools top our list of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges.

Top Washington Schools in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our 2023 rankings named Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies the best school in Washington for theological and ministerial studies students. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, theology graduates from Northwest University CAPS take out $23,310 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington list. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.

While working on their degree, theology majors at Northwest University accumulate an average of around $23,310 in student debt.

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Seattle University

Seattle, WA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Faith International University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle Pacific University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, theology graduates from SPU carry an average student debtload of $22,000.

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The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theological and ministerial studies programs. The Seattle School is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 1,281
Oregon 211
Hawaii 11
Alaska 4

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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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