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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
1,628 Degrees Awarded
$16,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in theology and religious vocations. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theology and religious vocations programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanguard University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Costa Mesa, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Vanguard also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanguard University of Southern California are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanguard Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#2

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno Pacific University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fresno, 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 16 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Fresno Pacific has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Fresno Pacific Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This small school is located in San Dimas, California, and it awarded 49 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

LIFE Bible College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Life Pacific College are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northwest University is located in Kirkland, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Northwest University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest University are $18,616.

Full Northwest University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#5

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California
#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. 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 $48-$75k list. School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit school situated in El Dorado Hills, California. It awarded 39 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

School of Urban Missions not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are $6,969, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Santa Clara 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 $48-$75k list. SCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clara, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Santa Clara University are $23,507, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at SCU

#7

Hope International University

Fullerton, California
#17 in overall quality

Hope International University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Fullerton, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 39 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Hope not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hope International University are $14,916, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Hope International University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#8

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, The Master’s University and Seminary 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 $48-$75k list. The Master’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 126 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University are $10,590, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific 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 $48-$75k ranking. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SPU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle Pacific University are $31,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Seattle Pacific University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#10

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

George Fox 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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. 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 also took the #11 spot 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 GFU are $14,247.

Full George Fox University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#11

California Baptist University

Riverside, California

California Baptist 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 $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 7 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full Cal Baptist Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#12

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, 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 $48-$75k list. Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 55 masters’s 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific University are $16,571, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#3 in overall quality

Seattle University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

Seattle U also took the #3 spot 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Seattle University

#14

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Biola 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 $48-$75k list. La Mirada, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 119 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Biola, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Biola are $11,772, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Biola Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#15

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Multnomah University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Multnomah University is a small school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 45 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Multnomah University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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

#16

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, California
#9 in overall quality

American Jewish University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. American Jewish University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 10 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 $48-$75k list, AJU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AJU are $32,301, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full AJU 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 $48-$75k 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 $48-$75k 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Northwest University CAPS

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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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