by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,508 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology & religious vocations master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theology & religious vocations program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations.
It's hard to beat The Master's University and Seminary if you want to pursue a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. 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 master’s in theology & religious vocations from The Master’s University and Seminary
It is difficult to beat Biola University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Biola University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations needs to look into Life Pacific College. Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Life Pacific College
Azusa Pacific University is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Azusa Pacific University
School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of El Dorado Hills.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Hope is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Hope International University
Located in the large city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Multnomah University
Northwest University CAPS is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Kirkland.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies
Explore the best theology & religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 1,322 |
| Washington | 31 | 137 |
| Oregon | 29 | 192 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 9 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,088 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 196 |
| Missionary Studies | 69 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 69 |
| Biblical Studies | 53 |
| Sacred Music | 25 |
| Religious Education | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,043 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,624 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,205 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 452 |
| History | 314 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 295 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 240 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 227 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 115 |
