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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
1,628 Degrees Awarded
$16,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that 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 Far Western US region, there were 2,893 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,977 and $35,288 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,628 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, California
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Life Pacific College landed the #1 spot on the list. Life Pacific College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Dimas, California. It awarded 49 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

LIFE Bible College also took the #13 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIFE Bible College are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanguard University of Southern California. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Vanguard is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Costa Mesa, California. It awarded 21 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanguard, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanguard University of Southern California are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno Pacific University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fresno, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California
#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in El Dorado Hills, California, and it awarded 39 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

School of Urban Missions also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are $6,969.

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#5

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, California
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Jewish University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 10 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

AJU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AJU are $32,301, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full American Jewish University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#5

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest University landed the #5 spot on the list. Northwest University is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 11 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northwest University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest University are $18,616, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The Master’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 126 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University also took the #4 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University and Seminary are $10,590.

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#7

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Multnomah University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 45 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Multnomah University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Hope International University

Fullerton, California
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Hope International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Hope International University is a small school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 39 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Hope did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hope are $14,916.

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#9

California Baptist University

Riverside, California

California Baptist University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Cal Baptist is located in Riverside, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Cal Baptist not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California Baptist University are $14,140.

Full Cal Baptist Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#10

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Seattle Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 15 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

SPU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SPU are $31,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Seattle University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

Seattle U also took the #3 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040.

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#12

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#7 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Azusa Pacific University is a medium-sized school located in Azusa, California that handed out 55 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Azusa Pacific, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific University are $16,571.

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#13

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#6 in overall quality

Biola University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in La Mirada, California. It awarded 119 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Biola, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Biola University are $11,772, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Biola Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#14

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

George Fox University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. GFU is located in Newberg, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

GFU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GFU are $14,247, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at George Fox University

#15

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
#2 in overall quality

Santa Clara University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Santa Clara, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 30 students in 2019-2020.

SCU also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCU are $23,507, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Santa Clara University

Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies is located in Kirkland, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Northwest University CAPS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies are $15,722, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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