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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

8 Ranked Colleges
404 Degrees Awarded
$17,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 5,846 people earned their degree in theology, making the major the 131st most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 588 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 404 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 8 colleges that offered a degree in theology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The theology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k”.

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Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 8 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanguard University of Southern California. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Costa Mesa, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Vanguard has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Theology Master’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 Vanguard are $16,180.

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#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Clara University landed the #2 spot on the list. SCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clara, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SCU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCU are $23,507, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The Master’s University and Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. The Master’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University and Seminary are $10,590, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Pacific University landed the #4 spot on the list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology students whose families make $48-$75k list, SPU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SPU are $31,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Azusa Pacific University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Azusa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#5 in overall quality

Biola University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in La Mirada, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

Biola did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Biola University are $11,772.

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#7

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Seattle University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Seattle U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree theology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Seattle U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#6 in overall quality

Multnomah University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Portland, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

Multnomah University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190.

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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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