2024 Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

If you pursue a doctor's degree in theology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #37 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

There was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2024 Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theology Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theology in North Carolina

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in theology.

Top North Carolina Schools for a Doctorate in Theology

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Duke University is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in theology. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in theology from Duke University

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Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury, NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Hood Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology. Hood Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salisbury.More information about a doctorate in theology from Hood Theological Seminary

Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	217	8
Virginia	182	192
Tennessee	150	23
Louisiana	146	22
Alabama	139	0
South Carolina	135	9
Kentucky	119	106

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Theology Related Rankings by Major

One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Theology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	67

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).
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