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2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

16 Ranked Colleges
1,370 Degrees Awarded
$19,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Southwest region, there were 2,727 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,805 and $37,859 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,370 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in theology and religious vocations. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theology and religious vocations programs and 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Criswell College

Dallas, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Criswell College landed the #1 spot on the list. Criswell College is a small school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 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 the Southwest 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 Criswell College are $10,224.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 117 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Grand Canyon University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dallas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UD is located in Irving, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dallas are $33,750.

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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 the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 2 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

LCU also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at LCU are $8,730.

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#5

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of St. Thomas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UST is located in Houston, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 52 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UST, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634.

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Southwestern Christian University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Bethany, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k list, SCU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Christian University are $10,330, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

Hardin - Simmons University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Hardin - Simmons 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.

Hardin - Simmons also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons are $14,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Oral Roberts University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. ORU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 51 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ORU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ORU are $12,282, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Houston Baptist University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Houston Baptist University is a small school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 44 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

HBU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at HBU are $12,650, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#17 in overall quality

Mid-America Christian University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Mid-America Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MACU, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MACU are $15,312.

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#11

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. DBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 86 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

DBU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DBU are $20,204, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Waxahachie, Texas. It awarded 38 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670.

Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#11 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Abilene, Texas 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 23 students in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian are $23,238.

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#2 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 49 students in 2019-2020.

SMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at SMU

#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Baylor University is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 83 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Baylor, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

Full Baylor University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#16

The King's University

Southlake, Texas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, The King’s University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. 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.

TKU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TKU are $9,630, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • 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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