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

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Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master'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.

The Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Fuller Theological Seminary to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a master’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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The excellent master’s degree programs at The Master’s University and Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college 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 working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

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#5

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.

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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 master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit college 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 Master’s Degree 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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Westminster Theological Seminary in California landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the large suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Azusa Pacific University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#10

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Biola University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.

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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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