by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 33 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,083 associate degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The theology & religious vocations associate 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their associate degree.
The theology & religious vocations 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 the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in theology & religious vocations.
It's hard to beat Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global if you want to pursue an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Southeastern University is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lakeland.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Southeastern University
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in theology & religious vocations needs to look into Colorado Christian University. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Colorado Christian University
Crown College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Crown is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Crown College
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Moody Bible Institute
Located in the midsize city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Columbia International University
Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Ozark Christian College
MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Circleville.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Ohio Christian University
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 associate in theology & religious vocations from Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 387 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 366 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 221 |
| Missionary Studies | 32 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 30 |
| Sacred Music | 20 |
| Religious Education | 18 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 401,197 |
| Social Sciences | 26,277 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 9,787 |
| Communication & Journalism | 8,996 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,602 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,877 |
| History | 2,558 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,616 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 936 |
