by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 313 doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
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Your choice of theology & religious vocations for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations.
Fuller Theological Seminary is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Pasadena, Fuller is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Fuller Theological Seminary
It's difficult to beat The Master's University and Seminary if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from The Master’s University and Seminary
Biola University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Biola University
George Fox University is a great option for students interested in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from George Fox University
Azusa Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Azusa.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Azusa Pacific University
Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Seattle University
Multnomah University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Portland.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Multnomah University
Western Seminary-San Jose is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Western Seminary
Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Faith is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Faith International University
Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | 247 |
| Washington | 27 | 10 |
| Oregon | 27 | 56 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 156 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 65 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 50 |
| Missionary Studies | 37 |
| Religious Education | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 634 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 181 |
| English Language & Literature | 102 |
| History | 94 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 80 |
| Communication & Journalism | 59 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 44 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 25 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 7 |
