by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of religious studies. Combined, these schools handed out 60 doctor's degrees in religious studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of religious studies for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's 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 for a Doctor's Degree 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 doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's 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 religious studies students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Religious Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for religious studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in religious studies needs to take a look at Emory University. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
After graduating, religion doctorate recipients generally make about $52,125 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a doctorate in religious studies from Emory University
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in religious studies has to look into Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in religious studies from Duke University
It is hard to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in religious studies. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in religious studies from Vanderbilt University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a wonderful option for students interested in a doctor's degree in religious studies. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in religious studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in religious studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in religious studies from University of Florida
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in religious studies from Florida State University
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in religious studies from Liberty University
Explore the best religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 8 |
| Virginia | 127 | 16 |
| Georgia | 126 | 18 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 10 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 5 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 3 |
One of 3 majors within the Philosophy & Religious Studies area of study, Religious Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 59 |
| Islamic Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 77 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
