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2025 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

8 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,088 Master's Degrees
$50,666 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #21 in popularity, theological & ministerial studies is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of theological & ministerial studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,088 master's degrees in theological & ministerial studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Master's Degree

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of theological & ministerial studies for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality theology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their master's degree.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Far Western US Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Master's in Theology

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It is hard to beat The Master's University and Seminary if you want to pursue a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.

Those theological & ministerial studies students who get their master's degree from The Master's University and Seminary receive $16,257 more than the typical theology student.

More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from The Master’s University and Seminary

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Biola University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.

After graduating, theology master's recipients usually make about $42,625 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Biola University

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28 Annual Graduates

Azusa Pacific University is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Azusa.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Azusa Pacific University

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27 Annual Graduates

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theological & ministerial studies. 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.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
14 Annual Graduates

LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of San Dimas.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Life Pacific College

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Hope is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the theology program make an average of $50,661 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Hope International University

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Multnomah University
Portland, OR

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

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the theology program make an average of $44,855 in their early career salary.

More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Multnomah University

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15 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University CAPS is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theological & ministerial studies from Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological & ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 253 924
Washington 183 98
Oregon 158 164
Hawaii 85 9

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Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Theology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry 543
Theology 391
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 141
Rabbinical Studies 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 196
Missionary Studies 69
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 69
Biblical Studies 53
Sacred Music 25
Religious Education 8

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