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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region

61 Colleges in the Southeast Region
713 Bachelor's Degrees
$26,420 Avg Early-Career Salary
A bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #82 out of 338 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 61 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for theological and ministerial studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 713 bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theological & Ministerial Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in theology matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality theological and ministerial studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Theology Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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206 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Southeastern University is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Florida.

There were about 206 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SEU in the most recent year we have data available.

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62 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies has to check out New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Located in the city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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55 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. SBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

There were roughly 55 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at SBTS in the most recent data year.

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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
36 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies has to check out Johnson University. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Tennessee.

There were roughly 36 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent data year.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the theology program make about $24,900 for their early career.

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33 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

SEBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest.

There were approximately 33 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SEBTS in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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30 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College is a private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Tampa. More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College

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25 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Located in the town of Graceville, BCF is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Florida.

There were about 25 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at BCF in the most recent data year.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the theology program make about $27,300 for their early career.

More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from The Baptist College of Florida

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
21 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#2 Best Quality In SC

Bob Jones University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Greenville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in South Carolina.

There were roughly 21 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Bob Jones University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Palm Beach Atlantic is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Palm Beach. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Florida.

There were about 18 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach Atlantic in the most recent data year.

Those theological and ministerial studies students who get their bachelor's degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University earn $6,180 more than the typical theology graduate.

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Point University
West Point, GA
17 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Point is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of West Point. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Georgia.

There were roughly 17 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Point in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in theological and ministerial studies from Point University

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Theological & Ministerial Studies students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
10 Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL
12 Piedmont International University Winston-Salem, NC
13 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
14 Trinity College of Florida Trinity, FL
14 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 220 29
Florida 214 308
Tennessee 209 81
North Carolina 207 53
Virginia 206 4
South Carolina 188 31
Alabama 183 24
Kentucky 177 71
Arkansas 164 16
Louisiana 163 3
West Virginia 142 19

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Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Theology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry 318
Theology 219
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies 118
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 55
Rabbinical Studies 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 901
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 313
Sacred Music 153
Missionary Studies 114
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 94
Religious Education 64

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