2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology in North Carolina

Ranked #45 in popularity, theology is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the most popular for theology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 129 master's degrees in theology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theology School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in theology matters. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Theology in North Carolina ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality theology 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for theology.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Theology in North Carolina

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theology.

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

1

Duke University
Durham, NC

46 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Duke University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theology. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in theology in North Carolina.

There were about 46 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Duke University

2

Shepherds Theological Seminary
Cary, NC

32 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Shepherds Theological Seminary is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in theology. Shepherds Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cary.

There were approximately 32 theology students who graduated with this degree at Shepherds Theological Seminary in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Shepherds Theological Seminary

3

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC

31 Annual Master's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for students interested in a master's degree in theology. Located in the large suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 31 theology students who graduated with this degree at SEBTS in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

4

Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury, NC

18 Annual Master's Degrees

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in theology has to look into Hood Theological Seminary. Hood Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury.

There were about 18 theology students who graduated with this degree at Hood Theological Seminary in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in theology from Hood Theological Seminary

5

Lenoir - Rhyne University
Hickory, NC

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Hickory, Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in theology in North Carolina.

There were about 2 theology individuals who graduated with this degree at Lenoir - Rhyne University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in theology from Lenoir - Rhyne University

6

Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, NC

Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville. More information about a master’s in theology from Carolina College of Biblical Studies

Best Theology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	427	111
Georgia	361	65
Virginia	305	991
Tennessee	296	73
South Carolina	251	8
Alabama	248	5
Kentucky	248	72
Louisiana	235	36
Mississippi	205	0
Arkansas	184	4
West Virginia	154	34

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Theology Related Rankings by Major

One of 4 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Theology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Theology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Divinity/Ministry	363

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.