by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Religion/Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 150 master's degrees in religion/religious studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of religion/religious studies for getting your master'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for religion/religious studies students working on their master's degree.
The religion 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 Religion/Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for religion/religious studies students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in religion/religious studies needs to check out Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Duke University
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Vanderbilt University
It's difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Emory University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in religion/religious studies. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Florida State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Florida State University
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Florida International University
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from University of Florida
Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Georgia State University
Explore the best religion/religious studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 25 |
| Georgia | 370 | 8 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 57 |
| Virginia | 331 | 22 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 0 |
| Alabama | 258 | 20 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 0 |
Religion/Religious Studies is one of 9 different types of Religious Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Christian Studies | 135 |
| Other Religion/Religious Studies | 12 |
| Islamic Studies | 5 |
