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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

9 Ranked Colleges
404 Degrees Awarded
$16,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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Theology is the 131st most popular major in the country with 5,846 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 588 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 404 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 9 colleges that offer a degree in theology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 9 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanguard University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanguard is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Costa Mesa, California. It awarded 4 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanguard also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanguard are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanguard University of Southern California Theology Report

#2

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Pacific University landed the #2 spot on the list. Seattle Pacific University is a small school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 14 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SPU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle Pacific University are $31,896.

Read more about Theology at Seattle Pacific University

#3

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Clara University landed the #3 spot on the list. SCU is a medium-sized school located in Santa Clara, California that handed out 22 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

SCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SCU are $23,507.

Read more about Theology at SCU

#4

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Master’s University and Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This small school is located in Santa Clarita, California, and it awarded 5 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at The Master’s University, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University are $10,590, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at The Master’s University

#5

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Seattle U is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s theology degrees to qualified students.

Seattle U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040.

Full Seattle University Theology Report

#6

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Biola University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in La Mirada, California, and it awarded 23 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Biola also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Biola are $11,772, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology at Biola

#7

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#7 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Azusa Pacific University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 2 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology at Azusa Pacific University

#8

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Multnomah University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Multnomah University also took the #6 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190.

Full Multnomah University Theology Report

#9

Faith International University

Tacoma, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Faith International University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Faith is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s theology degrees to qualified students.

Faith not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Faith are $8,450, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Faith Theology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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