by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 43 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 13,310 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the <nil> academic year.
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Your choice of theology & religious vocations for getting your master'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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools 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 master's degree in theology & religious vocations.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Liberty University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations has to check out The Master's University and Seminary. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from The Master’s University and Seminary
Clarks Summit University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Clarks Summit, CSU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Clarks Summit University
Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Notre Dame
Located in the city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Columbia International University
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Moody Bible Institute
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 master’s in theology & religious vocations from Biola University
Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Bethel University Minnesota
Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Paul.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Northwestern - St Paul
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 9,872 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 518 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
| Missionary Studies | 312 |
| Sacred Music | 134 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 41 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,991 |
| English Language & Literature | 8,374 |
| History | 3,626 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3,059 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,957 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2,425 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,931 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,693 |
