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2023 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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

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 Most Popular Online 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. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religion majors pursuing an online bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the most popular school for religious studies students who want to pursue an online bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

About 41% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 59% are male.

Religion majors at American Military University take out an average of $29,309 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

Out of the 17 online programs at schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Leo University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 21 students majoring in religion at St. Leo University, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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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The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at Beulah Heights University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best religious studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Atlanta, BHU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in religion at BHU, 31% are male and 69% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Central Florida is a great place for religious studies students working on their online bachelor’s degree. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.

Of the 10 students majoring in religion at UCF, 30% are male and 70% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Williamson Christian College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WCC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Franklin.

Of the 7 students majoring in religion at WCC, 29% are male and 71% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Athens State University is a great place for religious studies students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Athens State University is a small public school located in the town of Athens.

About 29% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 71% are male.

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#7

Grace College of Divinity

Fayetteville, NC

With a ranking of #7, Grace College of Divinity did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Grace College of Divinity is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.

Of the 5 students majoring in religion at Grace College of Divinity, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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#7

Shorter University

Rome, GA

Shorter University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree religious studies programs. Located in the city of Rome, Shorter is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 60% are male.

Full Religious Studies at Shorter University Report

#9

Lane College

Jackson, TN

Lane College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Jackson, Lane College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 33% of the religion majors at the school.

Full Religious Studies at Lane College Report

#9

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Owensboro, Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Religious Studies at Kentucky Wesleyan College Report

Explore the most popular online 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

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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 17 schools only.

  • 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 Sowlos.

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