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2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools

35 Colleges in the United States
1,166 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$39,580 Avg Early-Career Salary
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #228 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 35 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,166 degrees in theology & religious vocations (other) to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools Your choice of theology & religious vocations (other) 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 theology & religious vocations (other) 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.

Pick Your Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Degree Level

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) in the United States

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 religious vocations degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Schools in Religious Vocations

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX

Dallas Theological Seminary is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). Located in the large city of Dallas, DTS Dallas is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 11 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at DTS Dallas in the most recent data year.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
144 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Moody Bible Institute is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). Located in the large city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 144 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the religious vocations program report average early career earnings of $38,753.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$41,022 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global if you want to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Marion. A Best Colleges rank of #291 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 90 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, religious vocations degree recipients generally earn about $41,022 in the first five years of their career.

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$44,388 Median Starting Salary

Life Pacific College is a good decision for students interested in a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 72nd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 33 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent data year. Those theology & religious vocations (other) students who get their degree from Life Pacific College earn $4,808 more than the typical religious vocations student.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$68,035 Median Starting Salary

CUA is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #367 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CUA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 70 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at CUA in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations (other) degree program at Catholic University of America get $28,455 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
14.8% Growth in Graduates

Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada. A Best Colleges rank of #358 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Biola is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations (other) degree program at Biola University get $18,336 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
41 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, Concordia Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 41 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Concordia Theological Seminary in the most recent data year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In GA
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 2 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

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Located in the city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 52nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) from Dallas Baptist University

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA

Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Kirkland. This university ranks 18th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 7 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Northwest University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) by Region

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Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Religious Vocations Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

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Majors Similar to Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

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