by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 123 doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The theology & religious vocations doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theology & religious vocations program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for theology & religious vocations students working on their doctor's degree.
The theology & religious vocations 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 Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theology & religious vocations students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Duke University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Duke University
Campbell University is a great option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Campbell University
It's hard to beat Piedmont International University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in theology & religious vocations from Piedmont International University
Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 13 |
| Virginia | 29 | 324 |
| Georgia | 28 | 92 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 34 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 237 |
| Alabama | 25 | 5 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 51 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 73 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 84 |
| Biblical Studies | 11 |
| Religious Education | 10 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 10 |
| Missionary Studies | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 93 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 40 |
| History | 24 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 21 |
| Communication & Journalism | 13 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 4 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1 |
