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2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
1,370 Degrees Awarded
$19,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Theology & Religious Vocations is the 25th most popular major in the country with 26,872 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,203 and had an average of $35,660 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 2,727 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,805 and $37,859 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,370 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in theology and religious vocations. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theology and religious vocations programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Criswell College

Dallas, Texas
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Criswell College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Criswell College is a small school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 9 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Criswell College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Criswell College are $10,224.

Full Criswell College Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#2

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dallas landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Irving, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, UD has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $33,750, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at UD

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this large private for-profit school handed out 117 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Grand Canyon University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Grand Canyon University

#4

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oral Roberts University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 51 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, ORU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oral Roberts University are $12,282, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Oral Roberts University

#5

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of St. Thomas landed the #5 spot on the list. UST is a small school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 52 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

UST did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at University of St. Thomas

Lubbock Christian University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. LCU is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

LCU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at LCU are $8,730.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Lubbock Christian University

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Houston Baptist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 44 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

HBU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at HBU are $12,650.

Full HBU Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. SMU is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 49 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

SMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at SMU

#12 in overall quality

Hardin - Simmons University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Hardin - Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hardin - Simmons also took the #12 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons are $14,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Hardin - Simmons Theology & Religious Vocations Report

Southwestern Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Bethany, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

SCU also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Christian University are $10,330.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Southwestern Christian University

#11

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#17 in overall quality

Mid-America Christian University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. MACU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

MACU also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MACU are $15,312.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at MACU

#12

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Dallas Baptist University is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 86 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

DBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University are $20,204.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at DBU

#11 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Abilene Christian is a medium-sized school located in Abilene, Texas that handed out 23 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian are $23,238, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Abilene Christian Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is located in Waxahachie, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670.

Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 83 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Baylor

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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%.

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  • *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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