by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 324 doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology & religious vocations doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theology & religious vocations program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theology & religious vocations students working on their doctor's degree.
The theology & religious vocations school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is hard to beat Liberty University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations needs to check out Regent University. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Regent University
It is hard to beat Virginia Union University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. VUU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Richmond.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Virginia Union University
Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 13 |
| 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 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 286 |
| Sacred Music | 20 |
| Religious Education | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 85 |
| Communication & Journalism | 24 |
| English Language & Literature | 24 |
| History | 19 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 17 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 11 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 7 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 5 |
