2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 161 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Religious Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religion majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Religious Studies
Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for religious studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Women make up 33% of the religion majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, religion graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debt load of $36,237. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $330.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular religious studies schools in the Southeast Region . University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
Of the 36 students majoring in religion at University of Virginia, 44% are male and 56% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, religion majors at University of Virginia accumulate an average of around $18,529 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a very 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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Out of the 161 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 69% of the religion majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Georgia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular religious studies schools in the Southeast Region . UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.
About 46% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 54% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in religion at UNC Chapel Hill, 43% are male and 57% are female.
The average amount in student loans that religion majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,080.
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Saint Leo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in religion at St. Leo University, 57% are male and 43% are female.
Religion majors at St. Leo University take out an average of $33,661 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Anderson University South Carolina did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson.
About 56% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 44% are male.
On average, religion graduates from Anderson University South Carolina take out $26,165 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Virginia Tech came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.
Of the 17 students majoring in religion at Virginia Tech, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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Ouachita Baptist University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Ouachita Baptist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Arkadelphia.
Women make up 65% of the religion majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, religion majors at Ouachita Baptist accumulate an average of around $18,853 in student debt.
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Furman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 63% of the religion majors at the school.
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Florida State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
Of the 16 students majoring in religion at Florida State, 38% are male and 63% are female.
Religion majors at Florida State take out an average of $15,124 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #13, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 14 students majoring in religion at UA, 57% are male and 43% are female.
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Gardner - Webb University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree religious studies programs. Located in the distant town of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 36% are male.
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Beulah Heights University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Atlanta, BHU is a private not-for-profit college 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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Southern Wesleyan University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. SWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Central.
Women make up 42% of the religion majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, religion majors at SWU accumulate an average of around $27,748 in student debt.
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Campbell University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree religious studies programs. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in religion at Campbell, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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Western Kentucky University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.
About 42% of the students majoring in religion at the school are women while 58% are male.
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Mississippi College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree religious studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in religion at MC, 58% are male and 42% are female.
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Carson - Newman University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Jefferson City, Carson - Newman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 12 students majoring in religion at Carson - Newman, 58% are male and 42% are female.
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With a ranking of #21, Union University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in religion at Union, 55% are male and 45% are female.
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With a ranking of #22, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 10 students majoring in religion at UNC Greensboro, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 40% of the religion majors at the school.
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University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for religious studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. 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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College of Charleston came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. C of C is a large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC |
| 29 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 29 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA |
| 29 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
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 |
Majors Related to Religion
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 28 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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