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2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

9 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

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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” ranking looked at 9 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.

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. 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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region.

Top 10 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations 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 list. George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newberg, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GFU, the school also landed 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 George Fox University are $14,247, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Biola University landed the #2 spot on the list. Biola University is a medium-sized school located in La Mirada, California that handed out 30 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Biola, the school also landed the #4 spot 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 Biola University are $11,772.

Full Biola University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#3

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fuller Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 119 students in 2019-2020.

Fuller not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fuller are $21,300, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Fuller

#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. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 21 students 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The Master’s University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#5

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. Seattle U is a medium-sized school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 6 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Seattle U also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle University are $14,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Seattle U

#5

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Azusa Pacific University landed the #5 spot on the list. Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific University are $16,571, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Azusa Pacific University

#6

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

Multnomah University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Multnomah University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Multnomah University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#7

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
#3 in overall quality

Santa Clara University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #7. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SCU, the school also landed the #3 spot 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 SCU are $23,507.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at SCU

#8

Western Seminary

Portland, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Western Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students list, Western Seminary-San Jose has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Seminary-San Jose are $15,300, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Western Seminary-San Jose Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#9

Faith International University

Tacoma, Washington
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Faith International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Faith is a small school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 8 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 list, Faith has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Faith International University are $8,450, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Faith International 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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