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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Southeast Region

39 Ranked Colleges
4,578 Degrees Awarded
$13,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Theology & Religious Vocations is the 25th most popular major in the country with 26,872 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 4,578 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 39 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theology and religious vocations. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theology and religious vocations programs and cost less that 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 a Master’s in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations in the Southeast Region

#1

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trevecca Nazarene University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TNU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Trevecca Nazarene University are $9,282.

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#2

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Harding University landed the #2 spot on the list. Harding is located in Searcy, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Harding also took the #7 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Harding are $11,928.

Full Harding University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#3

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. Columbia International University is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 86 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

CIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CIU are $10,640, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Columbia International University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #4 spot on the list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 1,562 students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Liberty University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#5

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Freed-Hardeman University landed the #5 spot on the list. FHU is a small school located in Henderson, Tennessee that handed out 17 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

FHU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FHU are $10,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FHU Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#6

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

Johnson University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 31 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students list, Johnson University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Asbury Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Wilmore, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 209 students in 2019-2020.

Asbury Seminary also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Asbury Seminary are $16,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Asbury Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#8

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

Sewanee - The University of the South landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Sewanee - The University of the South is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sewanee, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students list, Sewanee has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sewanee are $18,243.

Full Sewanee Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#10

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

Union University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Jackson, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Union, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Union University are $10,671, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida
#20 in overall quality

Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Palm Beach Atlantic also took the #20 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Palm Beach Atlantic University are $11,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Palm Beach Atlantic Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#12

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Southeastern University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lakeland, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 73 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

SEU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SEU are $13,515, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SEU Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#13

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Regent University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 87 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052.

Full Regent University Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#14

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, North Greenville University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. North Greenville University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tigerville, South Carolina. It awarded 9 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

North Greenville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Greenville are $11,560, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Richmond, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Union Presbyterian Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Union Presbyterian Seminary is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Union Presbyterian also took the #17 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Union Presbyterian Seminary are $13,190, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Pentecostal Theological Seminary

Cleveland, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Pentecostal Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 52 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pentecostal Theological Seminary also took the #21 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pentecostal Theological Seminary are $11,995, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Pentecostal Theological Seminary Theology & Religious Vocations Report

#17

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Samford University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology & religious vocations students list, Samford has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Samford University are $21,227, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 18 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lee University are $14,330.

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#19

Point University

West Point, Georgia
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Point University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in West Point, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Point not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Point University are $16,700.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations at Point University

#20

Columbia Theological Seminary

Decatur, Georgia
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Columbia Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Columbia Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Decatur, Georgia. It awarded 49 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia Theological Seminary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia Theological Seminary are $15,770, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Kentucky Christian University

Grayson, Kentucky

Kentucky Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grayson, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Kentucky Christian University are $5,200, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina

Lenoir - Rhyne University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Hickory, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 degrees to qualified masters’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lenoir - Rhyne University are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

Mercer University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Mercer is a medium-sized school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 26 masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer University are $15,264, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Ave Maria University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Ave Maria, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

AMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ave Maria University are $15,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at AMU

#25

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Saint Leo University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Saint Leo, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Leo University are $14,568, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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  • *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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