2024 Best Religious Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region
12
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
453
Religion Degrees Awarded
$25,282
Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in
religious studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #90 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of religious studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 453 degrees in religious studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Religious Studies School
Your choice of religious studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for religious studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Religious Studies Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Religious Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Religious Studies in the Far Western US Region
The schools below may not offer all types of religion degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Religion
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In CA
It's hard to beat University of Southern California if you want to pursue a degree in religious studies. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 5 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of California - Santa Barbara is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in religious studies. UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were about 41 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the religion program earn an average of $26,438 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of California - Santa BarbaraIt is difficult to beat University of California - Davis if you want to pursue a degree in religious studies. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the suburb of Davis. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were roughly 11 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of California - DavisMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In WA
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in religious studies. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were roughly 6 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of Washington - Seattle CampusBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
37th
Most Popular In CA
Located in the midsize city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #191 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Chapman is a great university overall.
There were roughly 1 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious studies from Chapman UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
UCR is a fairly large public university located in the city of Riverside. This university ranks 36th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 10 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UCR in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of California - RiversideCal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Riverside. This university ranks 82nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 23 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the religion program make an average of $23,660 for their early career.
More information about a degree in religious studies from California Baptist UniversityCSUN is a very large public university located in the large city of Northridge. This university ranks 49th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 13 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the religion program report average early career earnings of $25,606.
More information about a degree in religious studies from California State University - NorthridgeLocated in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 12 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Whitworth in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the religion program make an average of $23,361 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in religious studies from Whitworth UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OR
Located in the medium-sized city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #195 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UO is a great university overall.
There were roughly 4 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of Oregon
