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2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

14 Ranked Colleges
130 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Religion Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 3,832 people earned their degree in religion/religious studies, making the major the 173rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,699 religion/religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 130 religion/religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in religion/religious studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality religion/religious studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the religion/religious studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree religion students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religion/Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Religion/Religious Studies at Duke University

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Read more about Religion/Religious Studies at Vanderbilt

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the #3 spot on the list. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s religion degrees to qualified students.

Wake Forest University also took the #3 spot in our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s religion degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Religion/Religious Studies at UF

#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #5 spot in our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read full report on Religion/Religious Studies at UNC Chapel Hill

#12 in overall quality

Florida International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s religion degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Religion/Religious Studies at FIU

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State University Religion/Religious Studies Report

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 8 masters’s religion degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Religion/Religious Studies at University of Virginia

#11 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read full report on Religion/Religious Studies at USF Tampa

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UGA Religion/Religious Studies Report

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s religion degrees to qualified students.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Full UNC Charlotte Religion/Religious Studies Report

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

Georgia State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790.

Read more about Religion/Religious Studies at Georgia State

#13

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

Gardner - Webb University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Gardner - Webb University is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s religion degrees to qualified students.

Gardner - Webb not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gardner - Webb University are $9,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Religion/Religious Studies at Gardner - Webb University

#14

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Liberty University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 1 masters’s religion degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University also made our “Best Religion/Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University Religion/Religious Studies Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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