2027 Best Youth Ministry Schools in the Southeast Region
Youth Ministry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for youth ministry students.
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Best Schools for Youth Ministry in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall youth ministry education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Youth Ministry
Leading the list is Liberty University, our #1 school for youth ministry. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 24 youth ministry degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Youth Ministry graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $34,083 early in their careers. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Lee University one of the top schools for youth ministry. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, youth ministry degree recipients from Lee University generally make around $35,189. Typical student debt for the program is $28,750.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
- 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).
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