by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2025 Best Religious Education Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Religious Education Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the religious ed degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat Biola University if you want to pursue a degree in religious education. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada.
Graduates who receive their degree from the religious ed program earn an average of $30,887 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in religious education from Biola UniversityExplore the best religious education schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 52 |
| Washington | 300 | 10 |
| Oregon | 266 | 4 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,567 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 319 |
| Biblical Studies | 314 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 146 |
| Missionary Studies | 87 |
| Sacred Music | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
