2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree School for You
With 888 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #18 most popular major in Tennessee.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Tennessee to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for theology and religious vocations students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Tennessee Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our 2023 rankings named Sewanee - The University of the South the best value school in Tennessee for theology and religious vocations students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Sewanee are $18,243 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Sewanee is ranked #3 for overall quality for theology and religious vocations in Tennessee.
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Out of the 3 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Lipscomb University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Lipscomb are $17,100 a year.
Lipscomb not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Theology & Religious Vocations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list.
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Out of the 3 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Memphis Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Memphis Theological Seminary are $15,945 per year.
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Explore all the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,067 |
| West Virginia | 86 |
| Mississippi | 95 |
| South Carolina | 389 |
| Florida | 902 |
| Virginia | 2,592 |
| Arkansas | 137 |
| Alabama | 168 |
| Kentucky | 1,156 |
| Georgia | 625 |
| Louisiana | 559 |
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Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
| 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 3 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).
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