2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Theology & Religious Vocationsassociate programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #35 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of theology & religious vocations. Combined, these schools handed out 99 associate degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to theology & religious vocations students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other theology & religious vocations students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for theology & religious vocations to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized theology & religious vocations related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Theology & Religious Vocations Schools

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 Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Theology & Religious Vocations in the Southwest Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in theology & religious vocations.

Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Theology & Religious Vocations

1

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

73 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in theology & religious vocations has to take a look at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Waxahachie.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Southwestern Assemblies of God University

2

The King's University
Southlake, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

The King's University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from The King’s University

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	38	91
Oklahoma	37	4
Arizona	36	2

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies	71
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	12
Theological & Ministerial Studies	8
Missionary Studies	5
Sacred Music	3

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	64,911
Social Sciences	1,515
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	708
Communication & Journalism	611
English Language & Literature	561
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	365
History	215
Philosophy & Religious Studies	84
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	18

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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