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2025 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in Texas
2,162 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$43,078 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking a degree in theology & religious vocations, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #26 one in the country in terms of popularity.As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,162 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 Texas 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. For our Best Overall Theology & Religious Vocations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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 Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in Texas

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theology & religious vocations degree levels they offer.

Top Texas Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
183 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$35,006 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations has to take a look at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #948 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 183 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career earnings of $35,006.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Southwestern Assemblies of God University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$39,609 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Dallas Baptist University if you wish to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dallas. This university ranks 45th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 109.00000000000001 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at DBU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients usually earn around $39,609 in their early careers.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
80 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Abilene Christian University if you want to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 57th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 80 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TX
43 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded

University of Dallas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Irving, UD is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #656 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UD is a great university overall.

There were about 43 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.

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TKU crest
The King's University
Southlake, TX
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
6.9% Growth in Graduates

TKU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Southlake.

There were roughly 87 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at TKU in the most recent year we have data available. Theology & Religious Vocations degree recipients from The King's University receive an earnings boost of approximately $8,824 above the average income of theology & religious vocations graduates.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In TX

Located in the suburb of Dallas, Dallas Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 28 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Dallas Christian College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 38 504
New Mexico 38 0
Oklahoma 38 340

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 900
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 697
Biblical Studies 244
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 206
Missionary Studies 51
Sacred Music 36
Religious Education 28

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