2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Theological & Ministerial Studies is about average in terms of popularity for associate degrees programs. That is, it ranks #132 out of the 328 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 235 associate degrees in theological & ministerial studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of theological & ministerial studies for getting your associate degree school matters. 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to theological & ministerial studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of theological & ministerial studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How much debt theological & ministerial studies students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized theological & ministerial studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theological & ministerial studies students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theological & ministerial studies students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Theology

1

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

135 Annual Graduates

$16,000 Median Student Debt

Southeastern University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Southeastern University

2

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

1 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Johnson University if you want to pursue an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Johnson University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Johnson University

2

Point University
West Point, GA

4 Annual Graduates

Point University is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the distant town of West Point, Point is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Point University

3

Piedmont International University
Winston-Salem, NC

2 Annual Graduates

Piedmont International University is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from Piedmont International University

3

The Baptist College of Florida
Graceville, FL

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in theological & ministerial studies has to take a look at The Baptist College of Florida. BCF is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Graceville.More information about a associate in theological & ministerial studies from The Baptist College of Florida

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological & ministerial studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	143	1
Georgia	121	4
Florida	121	137
North Carolina	120	12
Tennessee	102	1
Virginia	97	3
Kentucky	90	12
Louisiana	80	59
South Carolina	77	2
Alabama	69	0

View All Rankings >

Rankings in Majors Related to Theology

One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Theological & Ministerial Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Theology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	142
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	65
Theology	18
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies	10

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies	83
Religious Education	13
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	12
Missionary Studies	3
Sacred Music	2
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund. More about our data sources and methodologies.