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2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region

16 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
2,807 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$36,787 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. It is ranked #26 out of 38 major degree programs in terms of popularity. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual looked at 16 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,807 degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region The theology & religious vocations program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations rankings. We derive our Best Overall Theology & Religious Vocations School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Master's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Doctor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Far Western US Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology & religious vocations degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
492 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$44,766 Median Starting Salary

Fuller Theological Seminary is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Fuller is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 492 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Fuller in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations degree recipients from Fuller Theological Seminary earn a boost of around $7,979 above the average income of theology & religious vocations graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
235 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

The Master's University and Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita. A Best Colleges rank of #258 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means The Master's University is a great university overall.

There were about 235 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent year we have data available. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from The Master's University and Seminary earn $6,381 more than the average theology & religious vocations student.

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
258 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
7.0% Growth in Graduates

Biola University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #358 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Biola is a great university overall.

There were approximately 258 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent year we have data available. Theology & Religious Vocations degree recipients from Biola University receive an earnings boost of about $4,792 over the average earnings of theology & religious vocations graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$33,021 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies if you wish to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 970th out of 2,217 colleges for overall quality nationwide.

There were approximately 80 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Northwest University CAPS in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program earn around $33,021 in the first couple years of working.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
21.3% Growth in Graduates

Seattle University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations program at Seattle University get $12,229 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
23.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 9th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were roughly 107 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at GFU in the most recent year we have data available. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from George Fox University earn $6,364 more than the average theology & religious vocations student.

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Western Seminary
Portland, OR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
17.4% Growth in Graduates

Western Seminary-San Jose is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.

There were roughly 114.99999999999999 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Western Seminary-San Jose in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations major at Western Seminary make $12,152 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$31,666 Median Starting Salary

LIFE Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of San Dimas. This college ranks 72nd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 78 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, theology & religious vocations degree recipients generally make an average of $31,666 at the beginning of their careers.

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$33,021 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 18th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 43 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Northwest University in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program make about $33,021 for their early career.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology & religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 2,036
Washington 37 259
Oregon 37 349
Hawaii 36 22
Alaska 33 9

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,728
Biblical Studies 339
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 325
Missionary Studies 153
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 148
Religious Education 67
Sacred Music 47

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