by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 349 associate degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The theology & religious vocations associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 associate degree.
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 Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in theology & religious vocations.
It is difficult to beat Southeastern University if you want to pursue an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. SEU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lakeland.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Southeastern University
It's difficult to beat Columbia International University if you want to pursue an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Columbia International University
Johnson University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Johnson University
Appalachian Bible College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the rural area of Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Appalachian Bible College
Located in the distant town of Graceville, BCF is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from The Baptist College of Florida
JUFL is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Kissimmee.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Johnson University Florida
Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Belhaven University
Located in the town of Elizabeth City, Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Point is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of West Point.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Point University
Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.More information about a associate in theology & religious vocations from Piedmont International University
Explore the best theology & religious vocations colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 9 |
| Georgia | 34 | 4 |
| Virginia | 34 | 26 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 0 |
| Florida | 32 | 154 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 39 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 20 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 7 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 60 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 6 |
| Alabama | 24 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 235 |
| Biblical Studies | 83 |
| Religious Education | 13 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 12 |
| Missionary Studies | 3 |
| Sacred Music | 2 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 132,695 |
| Social Sciences | 1,601 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,588 |
| Communication & Journalism | 260 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 155 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 114 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
| English Language & Literature | 106 |
| History | 102 |
