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2023 Best Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

15 Colleges
$28,206 Avg Salary
$24,143 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

Religious Studies is the #86 most popular major in the country with 9,470 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for religion majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for religious studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Full Religious Studies at Duke University Report

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Religious Studies at Emory University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, religion majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $17,080 in student debt.

Full Religious Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great place for religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 15 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University Report

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

Religion majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $18,529 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Religious Studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#7

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, religion majors at St. Leo University accumulate an average of around $33,661 in student debt.

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#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #8, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, religion graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debtload of $36,237. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $330.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.

On average, religion graduates from Florida State take out $15,124 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #10, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that religion majors at UF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,831.

Full Religious Studies at University of Florida Report

Best Religious Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best religious studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 113
Virginia 961
North Carolina 335
Florida 154
Tennessee 109
Kentucky 32
South Carolina 102
Louisiana 14
Arkansas 29
Alabama 92
Mississippi 25
West Virginia 31

One of 3 majors within the area of study, religious studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Religion

Related Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy 10,054
Other Philosophy & Religious Studies 285
General Philosophy & Religious Studies 184

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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