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2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region

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Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the 63rd most popular major in the country with 15,527 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , theological & ministerial studies graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $40,765 and had an average of $39,579 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,961 theological & ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,235 and $42,334 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 157 theological & ministerial studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,020 and $16,931 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in theological & ministerial studies. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in theological & ministerial studies.

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Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region associate degree theology students.

Top 20 Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region

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Bethel University
Hampton, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethel University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Hampton, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s theology degrees to 2 students in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethel

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Fort Lauderdale. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lauderhill, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified associates’s theology students in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Fort Lauderdale

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified associates’s theology students in 2021-2022.

Full Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 147 associates’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region. Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakeland, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 116 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at SEU

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Grace College of Divinity
Fayetteville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #6, Grace College of Divinity did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s theology degrees to 5 students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Grace College of Divinity

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With a ranking of #7, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 5 associates’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.

Full SBTS Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Point University
West Point, Georgia

Point University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in West Point, Georgia, and it awarded 2 associates’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Point

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified associates’s theology students 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. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Piedmont International University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Piedmont International University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Piedmont International University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 28 associates’s theology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Piedmont International University

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s theology degrees to 8 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.4% 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 Bob Jones University

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified associates’s theology students 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%. 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.

Full Johnson University Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Itawamba Community College
Fulton, Mississippi

Itawamba Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. ICC is located in Fulton, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 associates’s theology degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at ICC

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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee

Carson - Newman University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Carson - Newman University is a small school located in Jefferson City, Tennessee that handed out 1 associates’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Carson - Newman Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #14, Eastern Mennonite University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 11 associates’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Eastern Mennonite Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Mid-South Christian College
Memphis, Tennessee

Mid-South Christian College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified associates’s theology students in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 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 Mid-South Christian College

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Huntsville Bible College
Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville Bible College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Huntsville Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 3 associates’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.

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

Full Huntsville Bible College Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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Warner University
Lake Wales, Florida

With a ranking of #14, Warner University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Warner University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lake Wales, Florida. It awarded 10 associates’s theology degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at Warner University

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Johnson University Florida
Kissimmee, Florida

With a ranking of #14, Johnson University Florida did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. JUFL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kissimmee, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 JUFL Theological & Ministerial Studies Report

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With a ranking of #14, The Baptist College of Florida did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Graceville, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified associates’s theology students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read more about Theological & Ministerial Studies at The Baptist College of Florida

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