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2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee

6 Colleges in Tennessee
935 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$33,864 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you're seeking a degree in theology & religious vocations, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #26 one in the country in terms of popularity.As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 935 degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Theology & Religious Vocations School

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee Your choice of theology & religious vocations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Theology & Religious Vocations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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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 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 Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in Tennessee

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theology & religious vocations degree levels they offer.

Top Tennessee Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
261 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$27,263 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in theology & religious vocations has to take a look at Johnson University. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.

There were roughly 261 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career earnings of $27,263.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$40,854 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in theology & religious vocations has to check out Vanderbilt University. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 57 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations degree recipients from Vanderbilt University earn a boost of about $6,990 above the typical income of theology & religious vocations graduates.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$71,807 Median Starting Salary

Sewanee - The University of the South is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sewanee is a great university overall.

There were about 31 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Sewanee in the most recent year we have data available. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from Sewanee - The University of the South receive $37,943 more than the average theology & religious vocations grad.

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

Lee University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in theology & religious vocations. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland. This university ranks 15th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 157 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Lee University 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 $22,021.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$30,949 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 40 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at FHU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career income of $30,949.

More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Freed-Hardeman University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$30,488 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were about 35 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Memphis Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the theology & religious vocations program report average early career wages of $30,488.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$38,911 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 6th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 36 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb in the most recent data year. Those theology & religious vocations students who get their degree from Lipscomb University earn $5,047 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
Georgia 37 625
Louisiana 37 545

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Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 372
Biblical Studies 243
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 167
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 73
Missionary Studies 35
Sacred Music 23
Religious Education 22

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