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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in California

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,114 degrees and certificates were awarded to theological and ministerial studies students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #24 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 2 schools in California to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs 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 Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a graduate certificate.

Top California Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our 2023 rankings named Fuller Theological Seminary the best school in California for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. 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 Hope International University is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their graduate certificate. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fullerton.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 105
Oregon 188
Hawaii 9

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 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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