2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida

If you plan on getting your doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #12 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 16 doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on theology & religious vocations students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of theology & religious vocations students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for theology & religious vocations to pay back their student loans after receiving their doctor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized theology & religious vocations related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theology & Religious Vocations in Florida

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations

1

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Southeastern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Lakeland.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Southeastern University

2

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

It is hard to beat Ave Maria University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. AMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Ave Maria.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Ave Maria University

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Virginia	29	324
Georgia	28	92
Mississippi	28	3
South Carolina	28	34
North Carolina	26	123
Kentucky	26	237
Alabama	25	5
Tennessee	25	51
Louisiana	25	73
Arkansas	23	3

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies	16

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Social Sciences	106
English Language & Literature	56
Communication & Journalism	27
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	26
Philosophy & Religious Studies	23
History	18
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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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