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

16 Ranked Colleges
1,628 Degrees Awarded
$15,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Theology & Religious Vocations is the 25th most popular major in the country with 26,872 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,628 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanguard University of Southern California. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Vanguard is a small school located in Costa Mesa, California that handed out 21 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanguard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanguard University of Southern California are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, California
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Life Pacific College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in San Dimas, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 49 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

LIFE Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’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 LIFE Bible College are $9,445.

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#3

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwest University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Northwest University is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 11 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’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 Northwest University are $18,616.

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#4

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fresno Pacific University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fresno, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno Pacific also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Fresno Pacific University

#5

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Clara University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Santa Clara University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clara, California. It awarded 30 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, SCU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCU are $23,507, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California
#18 in overall quality

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is located in El Dorado Hills, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, School of Urban Missions has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at School of Urban Missions are $6,969, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#7

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Seattle Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 15 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, SPU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’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 SPU are $31,896.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Seattle Pacific University

#8

Hope International University

Fullerton, California
#17 in overall quality

Hope International University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fullerton, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 39 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Hope has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’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 Hope are $14,916.

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#9

California Baptist University

Riverside, California

California Baptist University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Cal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 7 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Baptist also took the #0 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California Baptist University are $14,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at California Baptist University

#10

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#4 in overall quality

The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. The Master’s University and Seminary is located in Santa Clarita, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 126 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

The Master’s University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University are $10,590, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The Master’s University and Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#11

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

George Fox University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

GFU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GFU are $14,247, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at George Fox University

#12

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#3 in overall quality

Seattle University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Seattle University is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Seattle U has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Seattle University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#13

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Multnomah University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Multnomah University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Multnomah University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Multnomah University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#14

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#6 in overall quality

Biola University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized school is located in La Mirada, California, and it awarded 119 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Biola has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Biola University are $11,772, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Biola University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#15

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Azusa Pacific University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Azusa Pacific University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 55 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’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 Azusa Pacific are $16,571.

Full Azusa Pacific University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

With a ranking of #16, Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Kirkland, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Northwest University CAPS has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest University CAPS are $15,722, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northwest University CAPS Theology & Religious Vocations Report

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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%.

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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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