by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Southeast Region to review for the 2025 Best Youth Ministry Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Youth Ministry Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of youth ministry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat Liberty University if you want to pursue a degree in youth ministry. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.More information about a degree in youth ministry from Liberty University
Explore the best youth ministry colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 17 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 11 |
| Georgia | 690 | 13 |
| Virginia | 630 | 17 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 33 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 19 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 4 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 0 |
| Alabama | 500 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 6 |
One of 6 majors within the Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries area of study, Youth Ministry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 333 |
| Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 163 |
| Lay Ministry | 99 |
| Women’s Ministry | 31 |
| Urban Ministry | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.