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2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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821 Degrees Awarded
$18,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 26,872 people earned their degree in theology and religious vocations, making the major the 25th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,203 and had an average of $35,660 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 8,697 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,163 and $35,279 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 821 theology and religious vocations graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theology and religious vocations. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theology and religious vocations programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the theology and religious vocations 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 Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #2 spot on the list. Emory is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Emory has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

CIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia International University are $10,640.

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#4

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bob Jones University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greenville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Bob Jones University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573.

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#5

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, Florida
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ave Maria University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. AMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ave Maria, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

AMU also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at AMU are $15,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

North Greenville University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Tigerville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, North Greenville has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’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 North Greenville are $11,560.

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#7

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

Mercer University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Mercer University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 15 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer University are $15,264, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Lipscomb University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Lipscomb did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lipscomb University are $18,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Sewanee, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Sewanee not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sewanee are $18,243, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

Campbell University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Buies Creek, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Campbell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Campbell are $14,985, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

Regent University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Regent University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 94 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Lakeland, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s theology and religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

SEU also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SEU are $13,515.

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#13

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Union University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Union is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Tennessee. It awarded 3 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Union has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Union are $10,671, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 110 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349.

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#15

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

Samford University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Samford is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees to qualified students.

Samford also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’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 Samford University are $21,227.

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#16

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

Piedmont International University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Piedmont International University is a small school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 4 doctorate’s theology and religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree theology & religious vocations students whose families make $48-$75k list, Piedmont International University has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont International University are $8,230, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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