2024 Best Religious Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in religious education sits in the middle of the road, ranking #126 out of 306 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

There was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2024 Best Religious Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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The religious ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Religious Education Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Religious Education in the Far Western US Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in religious education.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Doctorate in Religious Ed

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA

2 Annual Graduates

Biola University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in religious education. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in religious education from Biola University

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

3 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Azusa Pacific University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in religious education. Azusa Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Azusa.More information about a doctorate in religious education from Azusa Pacific University

Best Religious Education Colleges by State

Explore the best religious education colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	180	5

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Religious Education Related Rankings by Major

Religious Education is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Religious Ed Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Religious Education	5

Most Popular Majors Related to Religious Ed

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies	156
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	65
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	50
Missionary Studies	37

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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