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2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
1,192 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$44,818 Avg Early-Career Salary
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #228 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations (other) students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,192 degrees in theology & religious vocations (other) to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools Your choice of theology & religious vocations (other) school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for theology & religious vocations (other) schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Religious Vocations
Bachelor's Degrees in Religious Vocations
Master's Degrees in Religious Vocations
Doctor's Degrees in Religious Vocations

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the religious vocations degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Schools in Religious Vocations

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$32,025 Median Starting Salary

Moody Bible Institute is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). Located in the large city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 93 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in the most recent data year. After graduating, religious vocations degree recipients usually earn about $32,025 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) from Moody Bible Institute

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
15.9% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global if you wish to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Marion. A Best Colleges rank of #224 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.

There were about 107 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations (other) major at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global make $6,195 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,120 Median Starting Salary

Biola University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada. A Best Colleges rank of #687 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Biola is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the religious vocations program make around $30,120 in their early career salary.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
65.0% Growth in Graduates

Columbia International University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations (other). CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #329 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CIU is a great university overall.

There were about 20 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at CIU in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #476 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year we have data available.

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
26.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 118th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 45 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations (other) major at Life Pacific College earn $6,150 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) from Life Pacific College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA

Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #265 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 5 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX

Abilene Christian is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Abilene. This university ranks 57th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 11 theology & religious vocations (other) students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) from Abilene Christian University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 45th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) from Dallas Baptist University

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) from Regent University

Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) by Region

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Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Religious Vocations Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,192

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Majors Similar to Religious Vocations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,527
Biblical Studies 4,021
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,465
Religious Education 1,292
Missionary Studies 1,282
Sacred Music 487
Religious Institution Administration and Law 45

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