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2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
238 Degrees Awarded
$27,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Religion Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 9,704 people earned their degree in religious studies, making the major the 115th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, religious studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,163 and had an average of $28,712 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,028 religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,400 and $27,004 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 238 religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in religious studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent religious studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the religious studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 32 degrees to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree religion students whose families make $0-$30k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Religious Studies 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 Duke are $59,140.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 4 masters’s religion degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree religion students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 3 masters’s religion degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Religious Studies Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 1 masters’s religion degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Religious Studies 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about Religious Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University also made our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wake Forest University Religious Studies Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Florida State University

#11 in overall quality

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FIU Religious Studies Report

#8

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina

With a ranking of #8, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 41 masters’s religion degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SEBTS, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SEBTS are $5,830, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s religion degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Religious Studies at USF Tampa

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 1 masters’s religion degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Religious Studies at University of Georgia

#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 8 masters’s religion degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #5 spot in our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Religious Studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s religion degrees to qualified students.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Religious Studies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Georgia State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s religion degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Religious Studies at Georgia State University

#14

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Gardner - Webb University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree religion students whose families make $0-$30k list, Gardner - Webb has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Religious Studies 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 Gardner - Webb University are $9,050.

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#15

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religion Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s religion students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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