2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You
In 2020-2021, 625 degrees and certificates were awarded to theology and religious vocations students who went to a Georgia college or university. This makes it the #28 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best value programs for theology and religious vocations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Georgia Schools for Affordable Quality in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our analysis found Luther Rice College & Seminary to be the best value school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Luther Rice is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Luther Rice are $9,088 a year. The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Luther Rice take out is $40,624.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Truett McConnell University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia list. Located in the distant town of Cleveland, TMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at TMU are $22,852 a year.
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Out of the 6 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Mercer University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Mercer are $29,324 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Point University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia list. Point is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of West Point.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Point are $21,850 per year. While working on their degree, theology and religious vocations majors at Point accumulate an average of around $34,733 in student debt.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Columbia Theological Seminary is a great value for theology and religious vocations students. Columbia Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Decatur.
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Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Emory are $55,468 per year.
Emory not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Georgia list.
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| 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 |
| Tennessee | 888 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar 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 6 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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