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2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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Best Value Theology Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 5,846 people earned their degree in theology, making the major the 131st most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,138 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,530 theology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 21 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in theology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the theology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 21 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Theology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 46 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Theology Master’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 Duke University are $59,140.

Read more about Theology at Duke

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt University Theology Report

#3

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Freed-Hardeman University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Freed-Hardeman University is a small school located in Henderson, Tennessee that handed out 7 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

FHU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Freed-Hardeman University are $10,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at FHU

#4

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harding University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Harding University is a small school located in Searcy, Arkansas that handed out 7 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Harding not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Theology Master’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 Harding University are $11,928.

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#5

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #5 spot on the list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 23 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Theology Master’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 Emory University are $44,676.

Read more about Theology at Emory University

#6

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Columbia International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 19 degrees to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

CIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CIU are $10,640, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Theology at CIU

#7

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Hickory, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Lenoir - Rhyne University also took the #20 spot in our “Best Theology Master’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 Lenoir - Rhyne University are $11,700.

Full Lenoir - Rhyne University Theology Report

#8

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Ave Maria University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. Ave Maria University is a small school located in Ave Maria, Florida that handed out 12 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

AMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ave Maria University are $15,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology at AMU

#9

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
#19 in overall quality

Saint Leo University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Saint Leo University is a medium-sized school located in Saint Leo, Florida that handed out 48 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Leo University also took the #19 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Leo University are $14,568, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Theology at Saint Leo University

#10

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Lee University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Lee University has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lee University are $14,330, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology at Lee University

#11

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia

Mercer University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Macon, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Mercer has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer University are $15,264, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#22 in overall quality

Xavier University of Louisiana ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students whose families make $75-$110k list, XULA has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Theology Master’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 XULA are $10,932.

Read full report on Theology at Xavier University of Louisiana

#13

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
#24 in overall quality

Campbellsville University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Campbellsville University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It awarded 17 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Campbellsville University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Campbellsville University are $8,773, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology at Campbellsville University

#14

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#23 in overall quality

Bob Jones University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 5 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Bob Jones University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Theology Master’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 Bob Jones University are $9,573.

Read more about Theology at Bob Jones University

#4 in overall quality

Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Sewanee - The University of the South is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sewanee, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sewanee, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sewanee - The University of the South are $18,243, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Theology at Sewanee

#16

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Lipscomb University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree theology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Lipscomb has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Theology Master’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 Lipscomb are $18,000.

Read more about Theology at Lipscomb

#17

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s theology students in 2019-2020.

Palm Beach Atlantic did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Palm Beach Atlantic are $11,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Theology at Palm Beach Atlantic University

#18

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Samford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 5 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

Samford also took the #7 spot in our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Samford University are $21,227, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at Samford

#19

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Liberty University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 894 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University Theology Report

#20

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Southeastern University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SEU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 3 masters’s theology degrees in 2019-2020.

SEU also made our “Best Theology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern University are $13,515, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Theology at SEU

#21

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

Regent University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Theology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Regent is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 73 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent also took the #11 spot in our “Best Theology Master’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 Regent are $17,052.

Full Regent University Theology Report

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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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