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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

13 Ranked Colleges
359 Degrees Awarded
$17,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 26,872 people earned their degree in theology and religious vocations, making the major the 25th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,203 and had an average of $35,660 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 8,697 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,163 and $35,279 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 359 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,631 and $18,547 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in theology and religious vocations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology and religious vocations programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theology and religious vocations program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Point University

West Point, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Point University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Point University is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Point, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Point did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $15,143 for southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Point.

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#2

The Baptist College of Florida

Graceville, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Baptist College of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. BCF is a private not-for-profit institution located in Graceville, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

BCF also took the #10 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for The Baptist College of Florida is $9,170 for southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full The Baptist College of Florida Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#3

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johnson University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 10 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johnson University, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Johnson University is $16,404 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Theology & Religious Vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Johnson University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#4

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Bob Jones University landed the #4 spot on the list. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Bob Jones University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. The estimated yearly cost for Bob Jones University is $10,902 for southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Bob Jones University

#5

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia International University landed the #5 spot on the list. CIU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 13 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,738 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Theology & Religious Vocations students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Columbia International University.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at CIU

#6

Appalachian Bible College

Mount Hope, West Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Appalachian Bible College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Appalachian Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mount Hope, West Virginia. It awarded 10 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Appalachian Bible College, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Appalachian Bible College is $11,760 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Theology & Religious Vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Appalachian Bible College

#7

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Southern Adventist University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Collegedale, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Adventist, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $19,618 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Theology & Religious Vocations students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Southern Adventist.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Southern Adventist

#8

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

Belhaven University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Belhaven University is a small school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 3 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Belhaven also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. The yearly cost to attend Belhaven is $17,461 for southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Belhaven University

#9

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Campbellsville University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified associates’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Campbellsville University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Campbellsville University is $16,625 for southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Campbellsville University

#10

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#2 in overall quality

Southeastern University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SEU is located in Lakeland, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 162 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

SEU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for SEU is $23,084 for southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Southeastern University

#11

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Piedmont International University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Piedmont International University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Piedmont International University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $13,453 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Theology & Religious Vocations students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Piedmont International University.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Piedmont International University

#12

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

Union University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Union has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Union University is $27,004 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Theology & Religious Vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Union University

#13

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Mid-Atlantic Christian University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a small school located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina that handed out 3 associates’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. The yearly cost to attend Mid-Atlantic Christian University is $26,053 for Southeast Region Associate Degree Theology & Religious Vocations students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Mid-Atlantic Christian University

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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