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2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia

6 Colleges in Georgia
625 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$32,913 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. It is ranked #26 out of 38 major degree programs in terms of popularity. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 625 degrees in theology & religious vocations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia Your choice of theology & religious vocations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Theology & Religious Vocations School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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Associate Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Bachelor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Master's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Doctor's Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in Georgia

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology & religious vocations degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Georgia Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

1
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
15.8% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 152 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from Emory University receive $8,291 more than the standard theology & religious vocations grad.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,032 Median Starting Salary

Mercer University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Macon. A Best Colleges rank of #415 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mercer is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Mercer in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the theology & religious vocations major at Mercer University earn $6,119 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Columbia Theological Seminary if you want to pursue a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Decatur, Columbia Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 72 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Theological Seminary in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program state that they receive average early career earnings of $32,332.

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Point University
West Point, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$25,272 Median Starting Salary
$34,733 Median Student Debt

Point University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the distant town of West Point, Point is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 45th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 30 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Point in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program make about $25,272 in their early career salary.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,337 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in theology & religious vocations has to look into Truett McConnell University. TMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Cleveland. This university ranks 62nd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 22 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at TMU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program earn an average of $29,337 for their early career.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
22.6% Growth in Graduates

Interdenominational Theological Center is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

There were about 53 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Interdenominational Theological Center in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the theology & religious vocations program make an average of $24,886 in their early career salary.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
171 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$43,457 Median Starting Salary

Luther Rice is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Lithonia.

There were roughly 171 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Luther Rice in the most recent year we have data available. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from Luther Rice College & Seminary receive $10,543 more than the typical theology & religious vocations student.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 1,054
West Virginia 38 81
Mississippi 38 90
South Carolina 38 386
Florida 38 887
Virginia 38 2,397
Arkansas 38 137
Alabama 37 168
Kentucky 37 1,132
Tennessee 37 877
Louisiana 37 545

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 435
Biblical Studies 91
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 48
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 21
Religious Education 15
Missionary Studies 8
Sacred Music 7

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