2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Georgia

Ranked #21 in popularity, theological and ministerial studies is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Georgia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 99 doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies to qualified students.

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

The theology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Theological & Ministerial Studies in Georgia ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for theological and ministerial studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for theological and ministerial studies.

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Theological & Ministerial Studies in Georgia

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

Most Well Attended Schools for Theology Students Working on Their Doctorate

1

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

27 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In GA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Emory University is a popular option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Georgia.

There were about 27 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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2

South University's online programs
Savannah, GA

22 Annual Doctor's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

South University's online programs is a popular choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. South University's online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.

There were about 22 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at South University's online programs in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Luther Rice College & Seminary
Lithonia, GA

20 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In GA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies has to check out Luther Rice College & Seminary. Located in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Georgia.

There were about 20 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Luther Rice in the most recent data year.

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4

Mercer University
Macon, GA

15 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In GA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Mercer University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in theological and ministerial studies. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Georgia.

There were approximately 15 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Mercer in the most recent data year.

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5

Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA

10 Annual Doctor's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Atlanta, BHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 10 theological and ministerial studies individuals who graduated with this degree at BHU in the most recent data year.

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6

Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur, GA

5 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In GA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Columbia Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Decatur. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for doctor's degrees in theological and ministerial studies in Georgia.

There were approximately 5 theological and ministerial studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Theological Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	143	15
Virginia	126	151
North Carolina	113	62
Louisiana	99	31
Tennessee	98	26
Alabama	94	15
South Carolina	88	19
Kentucky	86	134
Mississippi	72	1
Arkansas	57	2

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Theological & Ministerial Studies Related Rankings by Major

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	79
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	20

Majors Similar to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Religious Education	5
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	1
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Jonund. More about our data sources and methodologies.