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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in North Carolina

6 Colleges
$43,311 Avg Salary
$28,009 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You

Theology & Religious Vocations is the #23 most popular major in North Carolina with 1,067 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in North Carolina

The following schools top our list of the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges.

Top North Carolina Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

Our analysis found Piedmont International University to be the best school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Piedmont International University accumulate an average of around $30,191 in student debt.

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#2

Duke University

Durham, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Duke take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lenoir - Rhyne University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in North Carolina list. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hickory.

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#4

Hood Theological Seminary

Salisbury, NC

Out of the 6 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Hood Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Hood Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury.

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#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Campbell University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Elizabeth City, NC

Mid-Atlantic Christian University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best theology and religious vocations programs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Elizabeth City.

After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Mid-Atlantic Christian University carry an average student debtload of $25,128.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 86
South Carolina 389
Florida 902
Virginia 2,592
Arkansas 137
Mississippi 95
Louisiana 559
Alabama 168
Kentucky 1,156
Georgia 625
Tennessee 888

Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166
Sacred Music 554
Religious Institution Administration and Law 35

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Daderot.

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