by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 635 degrees in theology to qualified students.
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The theology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for theology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theology degree levels they offer.
Every student who is interested in theology needs to take a look at Fuller Theological Seminary. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.
There were approximately 154 theology students who graduated with this degree at Fuller in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
Biola University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in theology. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada. This university ranks 58th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 39 theology students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Biola University
It's difficult to beat The Master's University and Seminary if you wish to pursue a 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. A Best Colleges rank of #258 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means The Master's University is a great university overall.
There were about 64 theology students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from The Master’s University and Seminary
Seattle University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theology. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 7 theology students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.
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Every student who is interested in theology has to take a look at Western Seminary. Located in the large city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were about 48 theology students who graduated with this degree at Western Seminary-San Jose in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theology from Western Seminary
Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.
There were approximately 6 theology students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Azusa 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 degree in theology from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Newberg. This university ranks 9th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 3 theology students who graduated with this degree at GFU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree 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 fairly small student population. This college ranks 72nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.More information about a degree in theology from Life Pacific College
Located in the large city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were roughly 2 theology students who graduated with this degree at Multnomah University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in theology from Multnomah UniversityExplore the best theology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 488 |
| Washington | 831 | 68 |
| Oregon | 587 | 62 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 7 |
Theology is one of 5 different types of Theological & Ministerial Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 613 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 451 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 23 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
