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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region

15 Colleges
$36,787 Avg Salary
$25,247 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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 Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region

Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Fuller Theological Seminary the best school in the Far Western US Region for theology and religious vocations students. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The Master’s University and Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the 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

Western Seminary

Portland, OR

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the large city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#4

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

Out of the 15 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

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#5

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northwest University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland.

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Faith International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#7

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Biola University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #8 on the list. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.

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Azusa Pacific University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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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With a ranking of #10, Westminster Theological Seminary in California did quite well on this year’s best schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the large suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations colleges 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 15 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).
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