by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,682 master's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology & religious vocations master'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:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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 master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a master's degree.
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Duke University
Emory University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Emory University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in theology & religious vocations has to look into Asbury Theological Seminary. Located in the fringe town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Asbury Theological Seminary
Southeastern University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Southeastern University
Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Vanderbilt University
Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Sewanee - The University of the South
Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University
CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Columbia International University
Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Johnson University
Samford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Birmingham.More information about a master’s in theology & religious vocations from Samford University
Explore the best theology & religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 13 |
| Florida | 34 | 220 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,808 |
| Georgia | 32 | 385 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 307 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 673 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 680 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 21 |
| Alabama | 30 | 81 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 297 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 168 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 26 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3,857 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 249 |
| Biblical Studies | 230 |
| Missionary Studies | 143 |
| Religious Education | 100 |
| Sacred Music | 57 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 46 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,423 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,168 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,608 |
| History | 930 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 865 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 533 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 444 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 429 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 156 |
