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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in the Far Western US Region

27 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
72 Master's Degrees
A master's degree in religious studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #120 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 27 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 72 master's degrees in religious studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Religious Studies School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in the Far Western US Region The religion master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Studies in the Far Western US Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for religious studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Associate Degrees in Religion
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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for religious studies.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in religious studies.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Religion Students Working on Their Master's

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18 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Claremont School of Theology is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in religious studies. Claremont School of Theology is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont.

There were about 18 religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Claremont School of Theology in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Claremont School of Theology

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8 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In HI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in religious studies has to look into Pacific Rim Christian University. Pacific Rim Christian University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Honolulu.

There were approximately 8 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Pacific Rim Christian University in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Pacific Rim Christian University

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
8 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Santa Clara University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in religious studies. Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 8 religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Santa Clara University

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Zaytuna College
Berkeley, CA
5 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Zaytuna College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in religious studies. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, Zaytuna College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a master’s in religious studies from Zaytuna College

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5 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Starr King School for Ministry is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in religious studies. Located in the city of Berkeley, Starr King School for Ministry is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 5 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Starr King School for Ministry in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Starr King School for Ministry

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5 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in religious studies has to check out California Graduate School of Theology. Located in the large suburb of Garden-Grove, California Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population. More information about a master’s in religious studies from California Graduate School of Theology

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4 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

CSULB is a very large public university located in the city of Long Beach. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in religious studies in California.

There were about 4 religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from California State University - Long Beach

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4 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Claremont, Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in religious studies in California.

There were approximately 4 religious studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Claremont Graduate University in the most recent data year.

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in religious studies in California.

There were approximately 2 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UCR in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from University of California - Riverside

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Academy for Jewish Religion - California is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

There were approximately 2 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Academy for Jewish Religion - California in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religious studies from Academy for Jewish Religion - California

Best Religious Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 244 64
Washington 184 3
Oregon 151 2
Hawaii 84 10

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Religious Studies is one of 3 different types of Philosophy & Religious Studies programs to choose from.

Religion Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies 37
Islamic Studies 17
Christian Studies 16
Other Religion/Religious Studies 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 111
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 58
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 10

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