2024 Best Religion/Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

a master's degree in religion/religious studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #258 out of 1172 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Religion/Religious Studies Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 57 master's degrees in religion/religious studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to religion/religious studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of religion/religious studies students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized religion/religious studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for religion/religious studies students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 North Carolina.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Religion/Religious Studies in North Carolina

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in religion/religious studies.

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Religion

1

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in religion/religious studies. 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

1

Duke University
Durham, NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in religion/religious studies needs to look into Duke University. Located in the large 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

2

Piedmont International University
Winston-Salem, NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

42 Annual Graduates

Piedmont International University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Piedmont International University

2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in religion/religious studies needs to check out University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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

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Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Gardner - Webb University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the town of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in religion/religious studies from Gardner - Webb University

Best Religion/Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Religion/Religious Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	422	25
Georgia	370	8
Virginia	331	22
Tennessee	313	18
Kentucky	268	0
South Carolina	260	0
Alabama	258	20
Louisiana	250	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Religion

Religion/Religious Studies is one of 9 different types of Religious Studies programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Religion

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Christian Studies	111

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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