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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

22 Ranked Colleges
1,530 Degrees Awarded
$18,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 5,846 people earned their degree in theology, making the major the 131st most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,138 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,530 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered a degree in theology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality theology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The theology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid”.

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Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree theology students with aid.

Top 22 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Freed-Hardeman University landed the #1 spot on the list. FHU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Henderson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FHU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FHU are $10,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at Freed-Hardeman University

#2

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harding University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Searcy, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Harding also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harding are $11,928, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

The Baptist College of Florida

Graceville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Baptist College of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. BCF is located in Graceville, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s theology degrees to qualified students.

BCF also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at BCF are $4,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The Baptist College of Florida Theology Report

#4

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 46 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Regent University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 73 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students with aid list, Regent has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology at Regent University

#6

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 30 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Theology Report

#7

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Columbia International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CIU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia International University are $10,640.

Read full report on Theology at Columbia International University

#8

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hickory, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lenoir - Rhyne University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lenoir - Rhyne University are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology at Lenoir - Rhyne University

#9

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 23 degrees to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students with aid list, Emory has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

Full Emory University Theology Report

#10

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#22 in overall quality

Xavier University of Louisiana landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. XULA is a small private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 3 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

XULA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University of Louisiana are $10,932.

Full Xavier University of Louisiana Theology Report

#11

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Ave Maria University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Ave Maria University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ave Maria, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

AMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ave Maria University are $15,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Theology at Ave Maria University

#12

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

Lee University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Cleveland, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Lee University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lee University are $14,330, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Lee University Theology Report

#13

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
#19 in overall quality

Saint Leo University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Leo, Florida, and it awarded 48 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students with aid list, St. Leo University has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Leo University are $14,568.

Read more about Theology at St. Leo University

#14

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#23 in overall quality

Bob Jones University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greenville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students with aid list, Bob Jones University has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology at Bob Jones University

#15

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia

Mercer University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Macon, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Mercer did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer University are $15,264.

Full Mercer Theology Report

#16

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
#24 in overall quality

Campbellsville University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Campbellsville University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It awarded 17 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Campbellsville University also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Campbellsville University are $8,773, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Theology at Campbellsville University

#17

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Lipscomb University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lipscomb also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lipscomb are $18,000.

Read more about Theology at Lipscomb University

#18

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, and it awarded 7 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students with aid list, Palm Beach Atlantic has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Palm Beach Atlantic University are $11,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Theology at Palm Beach Atlantic University

#19

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Southeastern University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. SEU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 3 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

SEU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SEU are $13,515, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at SEU

#20

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Samford University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Samford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Samford are $21,227.

Read full report on Theology at Samford

#21

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Liberty University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 894 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at Liberty University

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Sewanee is located in Sewanee, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s theology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sewanee, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sewanee are $18,243, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at Sewanee - The University of the South

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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