by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of religious studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 961 degrees in religious studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Religious Studies Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the religion degree levels they offer.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in religious studies. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.
Graduates who receive their degree from the religion program earn around $24,609 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Liberty University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in religious studies. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg.
Religious Studies degree recipients from Liberty University receive an earnings boost of around $6,096 above the average income of religious studies graduates.
More information about a degree in religious studies from Liberty UniversityExplore all the Best Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 113 |
| Florida | 282 | 153 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 335 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 109 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 102 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 32 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 14 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 25 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 26 |
| Alabama | 233 | 84 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 31 |
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 | 907 |
| Christian Studies | 37 |
| Other Religion/Religious Studies | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 241 |
| Other Philosophy & Religious Studies | 55 |
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2 |
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