by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 15,832 people earned their degree in theological and ministerial studies, making the major the 63rd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, theological and ministerial studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $40,590 and had an average of $26,272 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,728 theological and ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,920 and $23,949 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 256 theological and ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,720 and $23,024 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 27 colleges that offer a degree in theological and ministerial studies. To top this list, a school must have a successful theological and ministerial studies program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s”.
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies landed the #1 spot on the list. Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 57 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Northwest University CAPS Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Master’s University and Seminary. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. The Master’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 57 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at The Master’s University and Seminary
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Loyola Marymount University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Loyola Marymount Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hope International University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s. Hope International University is located in Fullerton, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 bachelors’s theology degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Hope International University
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Corban University landed the #5 spot on the list. Corban University is a small school located in Salem, Oregon that handed out 14 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Corban University
Northwest University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Kirkland, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Northwest University
Concordia University, Irvine ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. Irvine, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Concordia University, Irvine
Epic Bible College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Sacramento, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Epic Bible College Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
With a ranking of #8, Grace Mission University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. Grace Mission University is a small school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 8 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Grace Mission University
San Diego Christian College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #10. San Diego Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santee, California. It awarded 7 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at San Diego Christian
With a ranking of #11, Walla Walla University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. Walla Walla U is a small school located in College Place, Washington that handed out 6 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Walla Walla University
William Jessup University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Rocklin, California, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at William Jessup University
Seattle Pacific University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 5 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Seattle Pacific University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
Pacific Union College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. This small school is located in Angwin, California, and it awarded 5 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
California Christian College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Fresno, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at California Christian College
University of Portland landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Portland Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
Multnomah University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #15. Multnomah University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 bachelors’s theology degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Multnomah University
University of San Francisco came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. San Francisco, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at USFCA
America Evangelical University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. America Evangelical University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 3 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full America Evangelical University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
With a ranking of #18, Azusa Pacific University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Azusa Pacific University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
Pacific Rim Christian University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Pacific Rim Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Pacific Rim Christian University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
Whitworth University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Spokane, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Whitworth
George Fox University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #22. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberg, Oregon. It awarded 1 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Biola University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in La Mirada, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Biola University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
With a ranking of #25, Fresno Pacific University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Fresno, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Fresno Pacific University
Bushnell University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Bushnell University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 0 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Bushnell University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report
La Sierra University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theology Major in the Far Western US Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #25. La Sierra University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at La Sierra University
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