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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

7 Ranked Colleges
343 Degrees Awarded
$15,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 26,872 people earned their degree in theology and religious vocations, making the major the 25th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,203 and had an average of $35,660 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,893 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,977 and $35,288 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 343 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 7 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theology and religious vocations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology and religious vocations programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 7 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Fox University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Newberg, Oregon, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

GFU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GFU are $14,247, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GFU Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Santa Clara University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. SCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clara, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SCU also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCU are $23,507, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SCU Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#3

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 7 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Biola University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in La Mirada, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Biola did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Biola are $11,772.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Biola University

#4

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Master’s University and Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This small school is located in Santa Clarita, California, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University are $10,590, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at The Master’s University

#5

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Azusa Pacific University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Azusa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Azusa Pacific has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific University are $16,571.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Azusa Pacific

#6

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

Multnomah University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This small school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Multnomah University has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Multnomah University

#7

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#6 in overall quality

Seattle University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Seattle U is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Seattle U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle University are $14,040.

Full Seattle U Theology & Religious Vocations Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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