2025 Best Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
12
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,992
Religion Degrees Awarded
$31,389
Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in
religious studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #90 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for religious studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,992 degrees in religious studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Religious Studies School
The religion program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Religious Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Religious Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Religious Studies Degree Level
The religion 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 the Best Religious Studies Schools in the Southeast Region.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Religious Studies in the Southeast Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the religion degree levels they offer.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Religion
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in religious studies. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 61 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the religion program earn about $25,260 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in religious studies has to take a look at Liberty University. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 763 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available. Religious Studies degree recipients from Liberty University get an earnings boost of around $6,982 over the average earnings of religious studies graduates.
More information about a degree in religious studies from Liberty University
Any student who is interested in religious studies needs to look into Emory University. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were about 25 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the religious studies program at Emory University make $27,595 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Any student who is interested in religious studies has to look into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were approximately 27 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Religious Studies degree recipients from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a boost of about $2,301 above the average earnings of religious studies graduates.
More information about a degree in religious studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 22 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious studies from Florida State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 13 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In SC
Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 5th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were about 15 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Furman in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in religious studies from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WV
Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 25 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.
There were about 20 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.
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Located in the midsize suburb of Central, SWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 19th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were approximately 19 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at SWU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, religion degree recipients generally make an average of $28,636 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in religious studies from Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In NC
UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro. This university ranks 17th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 4 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year.
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