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2026 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
1,602 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$35,213 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theology & Religious Vocations programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their theology & religious vocations programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 607 schools to find the best for theology & religious vocations students.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in the United States

See the highest-ranked theology & religious vocations schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Leading the list is Calvin College, our #1 school for theology & religious vocations. Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. Calvin College awarded about 22 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Calvin College earn a median of $44,220 early in their careers. Calvin College graduates carry a median of $22,707 in student loans. More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Calvin College

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Moody Bible Institute is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in theology & religious vocations, ranking #2. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 62% of students finish within six years. Moody Bible Institute awarded about 317 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theology & religious vocations program make about $44,190 in their early career. Moody Bible Institute graduates carry a median of $13,064 in student loans. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Moody Bible Institute

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Watertown. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 79 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in the most recent year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Maranatha Baptist Bible College earn a median of $56,298 early in their careers. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Maranatha Baptist Bible College

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Lancaster Bible College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 91 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Lancaster Bible College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $34,909. Typical student debt for the program is $22,541. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Lancaster Bible College

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Southeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Southeastern University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 139 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Southeastern University earn around $29,705 in the first couple years of their career. Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $21,665 in student loans. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Southeastern University

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #6 for theology & religious vocations this year. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 70% of students within six years. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 239 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Ozark Christian College landed the #7 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin. Ozark Christian College graduates 58% of students within six years. About 109 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Ozark Christian College in the most recent year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Ozark Christian College earn a median of $29,459 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Ozark Christian College

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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary awarded about 35 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earn around $21,543 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary

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Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies landed the #9 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. Set in the suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 41% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients from Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies generally make around $41,139. Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies graduates carry a median of $18,938 in student loans. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earned the #10 position for theology & religious vocations this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Marion. There were roughly 119 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earn around $37,190 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,585 to complete this degree. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville earned the #11 position for theology & religious vocations this year. Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn around $37,045 in the first couple years of their career. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $25,054 in student loans. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Colorado Christian University earned the #12 position for theology & religious vocations this year. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 112 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Colorado Christian University in the most recent year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $39,106 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $40,475. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Colorado Christian University

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Elim Bible Institute And College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Lima. There were roughly 20 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Elim Bible Institute And College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Elim Bible Institute And College earn around $18,339 in the first couple years of their career. Elim Bible Institute And College graduates carry a median of $11,998 in student loans. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Elim Bible Institute And College

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Central Christian College Of The Bible ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. Set in the town of Moberly, Central Christian College Of The Bible is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 23%. About 41 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Central Christian College Of The Bible in the most recent year. Central Christian College Of The Bible graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Central Christian College Of The Bible

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Rosedale Bible College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. Rosedale Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Irwin. There were roughly 28 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Rosedale Bible College in the most recent data year. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Rosedale Bible College

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Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, OH

Valor Christian College landed the #16 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Canal Winchester. About 59 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Valor Christian College in the most recent year. Graduates of the theology & religious vocations program make about $29,542 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,677 to complete this degree. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Valor Christian College

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Carolina College Of Biblical Studies placed #17 among the best theology & religious vocations schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fayetteville. About 24 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Carolina College Of Biblical Studies in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $25,305 to complete this degree. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Carolina College Of Biblical Studies

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Bethany Global University landed the #18 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bloomington. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. There were roughly 17 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Bethany Global University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients from Bethany Global University generally make around $19,456. Typical student debt for the program is $13,276. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Bethany Global University

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City Vision University
Kansas City, MO

City Vision University landed the #19 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 10 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at City Vision University in the most recent year. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for City Vision University

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Grace Bible College came in at #20 for theology & religious vocations this year. Grace Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wyoming. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 47 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Grace Bible College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients from Grace Bible College generally make around $33,481. Students borrow a median of $22,060 to complete this degree. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Grace Bible College

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Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. Located in the rural area of Wendell, Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 12 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College in the most recent year. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College

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College Of Biblical Studies Houston ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best theology & religious vocations schools. Located in the city of Houston, College Of Biblical Studies Houston is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at College Of Biblical Studies Houston in the most recent year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from College Of Biblical Studies Houston earn around $47,781 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Biblical Studies Houston graduates carry a median of $22,673 in student loans. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for College Of Biblical Studies Houston

Other Theology & Religious Vocations Degree Levels

Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Theology & Religious Vocations
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Master's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 607 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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