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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 17,287 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

Our analysis found Fuller Theological Seminary to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Master’s University and Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Azusa Pacific University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Western Seminary

Portland, OR

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Western Seminary helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at George Fox University Report

#7

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

Seattle University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

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#8

Multnomah University

Portland, OR

Multnomah University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Faith International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for theology and religious vocations students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Faith International University Report

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 1,635
Washington 156
Oregon 277
Hawaii 9

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 12,534
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423
Sacred Music 167
Religious Institution Administration and Law 23

Majors Similar to Theology & Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
English Language & Literature 9,566
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

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