2027 Best Christian Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Christian Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for christian studies students.
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Best Schools for Christian Studies in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall christian studies education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Christian Studies
Our analysis ranked Duke University the best school in the country for a degree in christian studies. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. Duke University awarded about 45 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $39,956 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree.
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Anderson University Sc came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best christian studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Anderson. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Anderson University Sc awarded about 30 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $49,036 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,034.
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A rank of #3 makes Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary one of the top schools for christian studies. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $54,863 early in their careers.
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Mississippi College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in christian studies, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mississippi College awarded about 11 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $47,611 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong christian studies program will find one at Liberty University, which ranked #5. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 126 christian studies degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $37,753. Students borrow a median of $32,873 to complete this degree.
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Charleston Southern University placed #6 among the best christian studies schools. Set in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Charleston Southern University graduates 47% of students within six years. Charleston Southern University awarded about 11 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Charleston Southern University generally make around $46,288. Students borrow a median of $27,569 to complete this degree.
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Saint Joseph Seminary College earned the #7 position for christian studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of St. Benedict. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 christian studies degrees were awarded at Saint Joseph Seminary College in the most recent year.
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Regent University came in at #8 for christian studies this year. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Regent University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Regent University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their christian studies degree from Regent University earn around $50,406 in the first couple years of their career. Regent University graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
