by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,161 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
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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 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 Master's Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations.
Abilene Christian University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the midsize city of Abilene, Abilene Christian is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Abilene Christian University
Dallas Baptist University is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Dallas Baptist University
It's difficult to beat Southwestern Assemblies of God University if you want to pursue a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations has to check out The King's University. TKU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Southlake.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from The King’s University
Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 206 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 142 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 709 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 190 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 161 |
| Biblical Studies | 49 |
| Sacred Music | 24 |
| Missionary Studies | 18 |
| Religious Education | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,092 |
| Communication & Journalism | 580 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 470 |
| English Language & Literature | 431 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 395 |
| History | 228 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 181 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 132 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 115 |
