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2026 Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

5 Colleges in the United States
255 Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Degrees Awarded
$47,140 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other theological & ministerial studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the other theological & ministerial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Biola University tops our 2026 ranking of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Biola University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Biola University generally make around $42,625. Biola University graduates carry a median of $25,308 in student loans. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Biola University

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A rank of #2 makes Fuller Theological Seminary In California one of the top schools for other theological & ministerial studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pasadena. About 102 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Fuller Theological Seminary In California in the most recent year. Graduates of the other theological & ministerial studies program make about $60,609 in their early career. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Fuller Theological Seminary In California

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George Fox University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. George Fox University awarded about 13 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other theological & ministerial studies degree from George Fox University earn around $39,270 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,324. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for George Fox University

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Western Seminary
Portland, OR

Western Seminary came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of Portland, Western Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. Western Seminary awarded about 17 other theological & ministerial studies degrees in the most recent data year. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Western Seminary earn a median of $48,539 early in their careers. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Western Seminary

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Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Kirkland. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 58 other theological & ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies generally make around $41,139. Students borrow a median of $22,696 to complete this degree. See the full other theological & ministerial studies program report for Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies

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Hope International University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best other theological & ministerial studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fullerton. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 17 other theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Hope International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their other theological & ministerial studies degree from Hope International University earn around $50,661 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,054 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other theological & ministerial studies from Hope International University

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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 · 25 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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