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2024 Best Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

13 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,330 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #117 in popularity, religion/religious studies is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,330 bachelor's degrees in religion/religious studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Religion/Religious Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region The religion bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 Great Overall School

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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

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 schools for religion/religious studies students working on their bachelor's degree.

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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 Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Religion/Religious Studies in the Southeast Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for religion/religious studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Religion

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Emory University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor'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 bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Emory University

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Duke University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies needs to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
698 Annual Graduates

Liberty University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Liberty University

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of Florida

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Florida State University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Florida International University

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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
12 Annual Graduates

Carson - Newman is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Jefferson City.More information about a bachelor’s in religion/religious studies from Carson - Newman University

Best Religion/Religious Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best religion/religious studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 492 108
Tennessee 460 56
North Carolina 453 137
Georgia 453 51
Virginia 421 796
South Carolina 370 58
Kentucky 331 27
Alabama 320 54
Louisiana 306 2
Arkansas 294 6
Mississippi 275 4
West Virginia 223 31

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One of 9 majors within the Religious Studies area of study, Religion/Religious Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Christian Studies 119
Other Religion/Religious Studies 41
Jewish Studies 17

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