by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 18 doctor's degrees in divinity/ministry to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The divinity studies doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for divinity/ministry students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Divinity/Ministry Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry.
Biola University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Biola University
It's difficult to beat Seattle University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Seattle University
Western Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the large city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in divinity/ministry from Western Seminary
Explore the best divinity/ministry colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 381 | 5 |
| Washington | 216 | 6 |
| Oregon | 145 | 7 |
One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Divinity/Ministry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 79 |
| Theology | 59 |
