by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of divinity/ministry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 575 master's degrees in divinity/ministry during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of divinity/ministry for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for divinity/ministry students working on their master'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 Master'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 master's degree in divinity/ministry.
It's difficult to beat Fuller Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary
Biola University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Biola University
It is hard to beat The Master's University and Seminary if you want to pursue a master's degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from The Master’s University and Seminary
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in divinity/ministry needs to check out Western Seminary. 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 master’s in divinity/ministry from Western Seminary
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 master’s in divinity/ministry from Seattle University
GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Newberg.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from George Fox University
Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Azusa Pacific University
Located in the large city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Multnomah University
Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Fresno.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from Fresno Pacific University
School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills.More information about a master’s in divinity/ministry from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Explore the best divinity/ministry schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 459 |
| Washington | 402 | 26 |
| Oregon | 291 | 84 |
| Hawaii | 110 | 4 |
Divinity/Ministry is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 435 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 181 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 6 |
