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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Youth Ministry in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region” ranking.

Youth Ministry is the 616th most popular major in the country with 426 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.

Across the Southeast region, there were 142 youth ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 33 colleges that offered a degree in youth ministry. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their youth ministry program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region youth ministry students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Youth Ministry in the Southeast Region

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Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-Atlantic Christian University landed the #1 spot on the list. Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a small school located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina that handed out 4 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Mid-Atlantic Christian University Youth Ministry Report

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Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity College of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Trinity, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2021-2022.

Read more about Youth Ministry at Trinity College of Florida

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Johnson University Florida
Kissimmee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson University Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Kissimmee, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Johnson University Florida Youth Ministry Report

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Out of the 33 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2021-2022.

Full South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Youth Ministry Report

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Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Toccoa Falls College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region. Toccoa Falls College is a small school located in Toccoa Falls, Georgia that handed out 10 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Toccoa Falls College Youth Ministry Report

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia International University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 6 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Columbia International University Youth Ministry Report

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Johnson University is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 ’s youth ministry degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Johnson University Youth Ministry Report

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Cleveland, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 22 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Lee University

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. SEBTS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at SEBTS

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Shorter University
Rome, Georgia

With a ranking of #10, Shorter University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Shorter is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 0 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Shorter

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

Southeastern University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. SEU is located in Lakeland, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 18 ’s youth ministry degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Youth Ministry at SEU

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Milligan University
Milligan, Tennessee

Milligan University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Milligan University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Milligan, Tennessee. It awarded 0 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Youth Ministry at Milligan

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 1 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at SBTS

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson University South Carolina did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Anderson University South Carolina

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Charleston Southern University

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Searcy, Arkansas. It awarded 12 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Harding

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Faulkner University
Montgomery, Alabama

Faulkner University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Faulkner University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Faulkner University Youth Ministry Report

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Asbury University
Wilmore, Kentucky

Asbury University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Wilmore, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at Asbury University

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

North Greenville University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Tigerville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s youth ministry students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full North Greenville University Youth Ministry Report

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, Arkansas

John Brown University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Siloam Springs, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s youth ministry degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at JBU

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. NOBTS is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Youth Ministry at NOBTS

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. TNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Trevecca Nazarene University Youth Ministry Report

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King University
Bristol, Tennessee

With a ranking of #23, King University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Bristol, Tennessee, and it awarded 0 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Youth Ministry at King University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 29 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Youth Ministry at Liberty University

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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Youth Ministry Major in the Southeast Region list. Emory University is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 1 ’s youth ministry degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Youth Ministry at Emory University

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