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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $48-$75k) in Texas

12 Ranked Colleges
1,115 Degrees Awarded
$21,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Texas, there were 1,918 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,115 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $48-$75k) in Texas

#1

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St. Thomas. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. UST is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 52 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

UST also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at University of St. Thomas

#2

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dallas landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Irving, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

UD also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dallas are $33,750, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Dallas Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#3

Criswell College

Dallas, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Criswell College landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 9 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Criswell College also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Criswell College are $10,224, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Criswell College Theology & Religious Vocations Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lubbock Christian University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. LCU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 2 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

LCU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lubbock Christian University are $8,730, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hardin - Simmons University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. Hardin - Simmons University is located in Abilene, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Hardin - Simmons has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons are $14,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Hardin - Simmons University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#11 in overall quality

Houston Baptist University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

HBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Houston Baptist University are $12,650.

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

#3 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Dallas Baptist University is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 86 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, DBU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University are $20,204.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Dallas Baptist University

#2 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. This fairly large school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 49 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478.

Full Southern Methodist University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#7 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is located in Waxahachie, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#9 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Abilene, Texas, and it awarded 23 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Abilene Christian, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian University are $23,238.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Abilene Christian

#11

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k list. Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 83 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Baylor

#12

The King's University

Southlake, Texas
#14 in overall quality

The King’s University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Southlake, Texas 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 38 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, TKU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The King’s University are $9,630.

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

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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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