by our College Data Analytics TeamTheology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their theology programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theology students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Western Seminary this year for theology. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Portland. There were roughly 43 theology students who graduated with this degree at Western Seminary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theology program make about $48,539 in their early career. Read more about the theology program at Western Seminary
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.
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