2023 Best Religious Studies Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Religious Studies School for You
In 2020-2021, 109 degrees and certificates were awarded to religious studies students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #99 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Religious Studies Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Religious Studies Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Religious Studies Colleges.
Top Tennessee Schools in Religious Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for religious studies students. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Out of the 2 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Carson - Newman University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Jefferson City, Carson - Newman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 113 |
| Virginia | 961 |
| North Carolina | 335 |
| Florida | 154 |
| Kentucky | 32 |
| South Carolina | 102 |
| Louisiana | 14 |
| Arkansas | 29 |
| Alabama | 92 |
| Mississippi | 25 |
| West Virginia | 31 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Religion
One of 3 majors within the area of study, religious studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 2 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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