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2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region

8 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
2,538 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$43,078 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. It is ranked #26 out of 38 major degree programs in terms of popularity. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,538 degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region The theology & religious vocations program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations rankings. We derive our Best Overall Theology & Religious Vocations School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Theology & Religious Vocations Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Master's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Doctor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Far Western US Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology & religious vocations degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Far Western US Region Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
213 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$52,870 Median Starting Salary

The Master's University and Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. A Best Colleges rank of #383 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means The Master's University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 213 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent data year. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from The Master's University and Seminary earn $9,792 more than the standard theology & religious vocations grad.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from The Master’s University and Seminary

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
213 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$39,581 Median Starting Salary

Biola University is a good option for students interested in a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #687 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Biola is a great university overall.

There were about 213 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent data year. After graduating, theology & religious vocations degree recipients usually make an average of $39,581 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$50,661 Median Starting Salary

Hope International University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Hope is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fullerton. This university ranks 144th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 44 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Hope in the most recent data year. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from Hope International University make $7,583 more than the typical theology & religious vocations student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
4.8% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies if you wish to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 36th out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 84 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Northwest University CAPS in the most recent data year. After graduating, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically make an average of $41,139 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$26,407 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 92 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at School of Urban Missions in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program earn about $26,407 for their early career.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
22.0% Growth in Graduates

LIFE Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of San Dimas. This college ranks 118th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 100 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program state that they receive average early career income of $43,074.

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Multnomah University
Portland, OR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
3.5% Growth in Graduates

Multnomah University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Portland.

There were roughly 85 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Multnomah University in the most recent data year. After graduating, theology & religious vocations degree recipients typically earn an average of $35,909 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
104 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded

Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Azusa. A Best Colleges rank of #143 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.

There were about 104 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 2,036
Washington 37 259
Oregon 37 349
Hawaii 36 22
Alaska 33 9

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,567
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 319
Biblical Studies 314
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 146
Missionary Studies 87
Religious Education 63
Sacred Music 42

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