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2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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$16,400 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the 55th most popular major in the country with 15,051 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, theological and ministerial studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,911 and had an average of $41,597 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,611 theological and ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,410 and $44,367 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 713 theological and ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,277 and $25,415 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great theological and ministerial studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theological and ministerial studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Trevecca Nazarene University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Trevecca Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 6 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

TNU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $15,228 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Trevecca Nazarene University.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University

#2

The Baptist College of Florida

Graceville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Baptist College of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Graceville, Florida, and it awarded 25 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

BCF also took the #14 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend BCF is $7,252 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The impressive 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.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at BCF

#3

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnson University landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 36 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Johnson University has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Johnson University is $13,968 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The impressive 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.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Johnson University

#4

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bob Jones University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Bob Jones University is a small school located in Greenville, South Carolina that handed out 21 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Bob Jones University also took the #13 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Bob Jones University is $10,076 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bob Jones University

#5

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harding University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Searcy, Arkansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2019-2020.

Harding did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $13,930 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Harding University.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Harding

#6

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Collegedale, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s theology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Adventist, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $19,346 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Southern Adventist University.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southern Adventist

#7

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, Florida

Ave Maria University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Ave Maria, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 17 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2019-2020.

AMU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $11,316 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend AMU.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Ave Maria University

#8

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Columbia International University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Columbia International University is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 6 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

CIU also made our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. The yearly cost to attend CIU is $16,575 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Columbia International University

#9

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Lee University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lee University also made our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. The yearly cost to attend Lee University is $13,841 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Lee University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

#10

Johnson University Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Johnson University Florida came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. JUFL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kissimmee, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

JUFL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for JUFL is $16,962 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at JUFL

#11

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Asbury University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Asbury University is a small school located in Wilmore, Kentucky that handed out 5 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Asbury, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Asbury is $22,494 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Asbury Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

#12

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

Piedmont International University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 15 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Piedmont International University, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Piedmont International University is $13,036 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The 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.

Full Piedmont International University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

#13

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Mid-Atlantic Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mid-Atlantic Christian University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Mid-Atlantic Christian University is $20,351 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Mid-Atlantic Christian University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

#14

Point University

West Point, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Point University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in West Point, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 17 degrees to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Point has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Point is $16,436 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Point University

#15

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach Atlantic University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in West Palm Beach, Florida. It awarded 18 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Palm Beach Atlantic did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $23,101 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Palm Beach Atlantic.

The low student loan default rate of 3.3% 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 more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University

#16

Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Toccoa Falls College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Toccoa Falls College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. It awarded 6 bachelors’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Toccoa Falls, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Toccoa Falls College is $21,323 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Toccoa Falls College

#17

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Southeastern University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lakeland, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 206 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s theology students in 2019-2020.

SEU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Southeastern University is $23,737 for southeast region bachelor’s degree theology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at SEU

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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