by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Far Western US Region to review for the 2025 Best Lay Ministry Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Lay Ministry Schools in the Far Western US Region 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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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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 lay ministry degrees they offer, see the list below.
The Master's University and Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in lay ministry. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a degree in lay ministry from The Master’s University and Seminary
Explore the best lay ministry colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 587 | 10 |
Lay Ministry is one of 6 different types of Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 169 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 65 |
| Youth Ministry | 23 |
| Women’s Ministry | 10 |
| Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.