by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of youth ministry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 125 degrees in youth ministry during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Your choice of youth ministry school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Youth Ministry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Youth Ministry Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of youth ministry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in youth ministry needs to take a look at Emory University. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were about 2 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Emory University
Any student who is interested in youth ministry has to look into Lee University. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Cleveland. This university ranks 15th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were roughly 20 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Lee University
Any student pursuing a degree in youth ministry has to look into Southeastern University. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #426 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SEU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 10 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at SEU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Southeastern University
Any student who is interested in youth ministry needs to look into Johnson University. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.
There were approximately 8 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Johnson University
CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #158 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CIU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 11 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at CIU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Columbia International University
Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Searcy. This university ranks 3rd out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were approximately 5 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Harding University
Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 17 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Liberty University
North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Tigerville. This university ranks 15th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were roughly 1 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at North Greenville in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from North Greenville University
Located in the large suburb of Kissimmee, JUFL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.
There were approximately 3 youth ministry students who graduated with this degree at JUFL in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in youth ministry from Johnson University Florida
Located in the distant town of West Point, Point is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 45th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.More information about a degree in youth ministry from Point University
Explore the best youth ministry schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 17 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 11 |
| Georgia | 690 | 13 |
| Virginia | 630 | 17 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 33 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 19 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 4 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 0 |
| Alabama | 500 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 6 |
One of 6 majors within the Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries area of study, Youth Ministry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 339 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 199 |
| Lay Ministry | 98 |
| Urban Ministry | 18 |
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