by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 60 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 6,878 bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
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The theology & religious vocations bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for theology & religious vocations students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of Notre Dame is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Notre Dame
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations has to look into Lancaster Bible College. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Lancaster Bible College
University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from University of Northwestern - St Paul
Johnson University is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Johnson University
Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Columbia International University
SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Lakeland.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Southeastern University
MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Biola University
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from North Central University
Franciscan U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Steubenville.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Franciscan University of Steubenville
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from Moody Bible Institute
The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a bachelor’s in theology & religious vocations from The Master’s University and Seminary
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO |
| 14 | Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN |
| 15 | Crown College | Saint Bonifacius, MN |
| 16 | Lee University | Cleveland, TN |
| 17 | Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH |
| 18 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 19 | Wheaton College Illinois | Wheaton, IL |
| 20 | Martin Luther College | New Ulm, MN |
View the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2,151 |
| Biblical Studies | 2,030 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,097 |
| Religious Education | 609 |
| Missionary Studies | 417 |
| Sacred Music | 302 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 260 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 140,768 |
| Communication & Journalism | 82,134 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 37,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 34,388 |
| History | 23,992 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 18,886 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 18,875 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13,318 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8,669 |
