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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges
$38,536 Avg Salary
$19,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, theology and religious vocations was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 17,287 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the theology and religious vocations graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Theology & Religious Vocations

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sewanee - The University of the South landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Asbury Theological Seminary is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.

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#5

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Belhaven University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

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Columbia International University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate theology and religious vocations programs. CIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

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#8

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges by State

Explore the best theology and religious vocations schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 21
Florida 239
North Carolina 803
Virginia 2,327
Tennessee 369
Georgia 477
South Carolina 205
Louisiana 384
West Virginia 26
Kentucky 941
Arkansas 29
Alabama 86

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 12,534
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423
Sacred Music 167
Religious Institution Administration and Law 23

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
English Language & Literature 9,566
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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