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2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

22 Ranked Colleges
579 Degrees Awarded
$16,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) is the 221st most popular major in the country with 1,274 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations (other) graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $40,430 and had an average of $40,848 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 579 theology and religious vocations (other) graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in theology and religious vocations (other). Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theology and religious vocations (other) programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theology and religious vocations (other) program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 22 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Emory University is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 1 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Emory has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Emory University

#2

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, Minnesota
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Johns University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. This small school is located in Collegeville, Minnesota, and it awarded 5 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

SJU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SJU are $17,760.

Full SJU Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

#3

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
#21 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarks Summit University landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

CSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $8,280, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Clarks Summit University

#4

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, California

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Life Pacific College landed the #4 spot on the list. LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Dimas, California. It awarded 49 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

LIFE Bible College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIFE Bible College are $9,445, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Life Pacific College

#5

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 41 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Bible Institute are $8,930.

Full Moody Bible Institute Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

#6

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Columbia International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Columbia International University is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia International University are $10,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at CIU

#7

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey
#10 in overall quality

Drew University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Drew is a small school located in Madison, New Jersey that handed out 11 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Drew, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drew are $19,871, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Marion, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s religious vocations degrees to 98 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, IWU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IWU are $11,977.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

#9

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#19 in overall quality

University of St. Thomas ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Houston, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

UST also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at UST

#10

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#12 in overall quality

Fresno Pacific University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Fresno Pacific University is a small school located in Fresno, California that handed out 4 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Fresno Pacific has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific are $15,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#13 in overall quality

Oral Roberts University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Oral Roberts University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 12 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, ORU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ORU are $12,282.

Full Oral Roberts University Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

#25 in overall quality

Southwestern Christian University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Southwestern Christian University is a small school located in Bethany, Oklahoma that handed out 7 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

SCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCU are $10,330, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia

Catholic University of America ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s religious vocations degrees to 49 students in 2019-2020.

CUA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CUA are $50,340.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Catholic University of America

#14

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
#20 in overall quality

University of Valley Forge did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, UVF has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVF are $8,856, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at University of Valley Forge

#15

Point University

West Point, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Point University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in West Point, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Point not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Point University are $16,700.

Full Point Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

#16

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Piedmont International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Piedmont International University is a small school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 1 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont International University are $8,230, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Piedmont International University Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

#17

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, Ohio

With a ranking of #17, Ohio Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. OCU is located in Circleville, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 58 masters’s religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OCU, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OCU are $9,422, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Ohio Christian University

#18

Biola University

La Mirada, California

With a ranking of #18, Biola University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Biola is a medium-sized school located in La Mirada, California that handed out 25 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Biola also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Biola University are $11,772, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Biola University

#18 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Abilene Christian is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian are $23,238, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Abilene Christian University

#20

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Evangel University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 15 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Evangel has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Evangel are $8,838, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Multnomah University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Multnomah University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190.

Full Multnomah University Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

#22

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee

With a ranking of #22, Union University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and it awarded 20 masters’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Union also took the #14 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Union are $10,671, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Union Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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