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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Youth Ministry is the 616th most popular major in the country with 434 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 125 youth ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 33 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in youth ministry. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in youth ministry.

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Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region youth ministry students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Youth Ministry in the Southeast Region

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Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mid-Atlantic Christian University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region. Elizabeth City, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Mid-Atlantic Christian University Youth Ministry Report

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Trinity College of Florida
Trinity, Florida

Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity College of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Trinity, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Youth Ministry at Trinity College of Florida

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Johnson University Florida
Kissimmee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johnson University Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region. JUFL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kissimmee, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Youth Ministry at JUFL

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region. This small school is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and it awarded 3 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

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Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Toccoa Falls College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region. Located in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2020-2021.

Full Toccoa Falls Youth Ministry Report

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #6, Columbia International University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 11 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Youth Ministry at CIU

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. Johnson University is a small school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 8 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Johnson University

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Lee University

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, North Carolina

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. SEBTS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Youth Ministry Report

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Shorter University
Rome, Georgia

Shorter University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Full Shorter University Youth Ministry Report

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

With a ranking of #11, Southeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Southeastern University is a medium-sized school located in Lakeland, Florida that handed out 10 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Youth Ministry at SEU

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Milligan University
Milligan College, Tennessee

Milligan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Milligan University is a small school located in Milligan College, Tennessee that handed out 2 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Youth Ministry at Milligan

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With a ranking of #13, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at SBTS

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson University South Carolina landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Youth Ministry at Anderson University South Carolina

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Charleston Southern University is a small school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 3 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at CSU

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Harding

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Faulkner University
Montgomery, Alabama

With a ranking of #17, Faulkner University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Full Faulkner University Youth Ministry Report

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Asbury University
Wilmore, Kentucky

Asbury University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Wilmore, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Full Asbury Youth Ministry Report

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

North Greenville University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. North Greenville is located in Tigerville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s youth ministry degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Youth Ministry at North Greenville

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, Arkansas

With a ranking of #20, John Brown University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at John Brown University

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. NOBTS is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s youth ministry degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Trevecca Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 2 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Youth Ministry at TNU

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King University
Bristol, Tennessee

With a ranking of #23, King University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Bristol, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at King

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Full Liberty University Youth Ministry Report

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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #25, Emory University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 2 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Emory University

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