by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 435 master's degrees in theology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of theology 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various 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 theology students working on their master's degree.
The theology 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 Theology Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology has to check out Fuller Theological Seminary. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.More information about a master’s in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
Biola University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theology. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada.More information about a master’s in theology from Biola University
The Master's University and Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology. Located in the 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 theology from The Master’s University and Seminary
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology has to check out Seattle University. 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 theology from Seattle University
Western Seminary is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in theology. 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 theology from Western Seminary
GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Newberg.More information about a master’s in theology from George Fox University
Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Life Pacific College
Located in the city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Multnomah University
Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Azusa Pacific University
Located in the large city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology from Seattle Pacific University
Explore the best theology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 319 |
| Washington | 402 | 56 |
| Oregon | 291 | 55 |
| Hawaii | 110 | 5 |
Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 575 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 181 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 6 |
