2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations 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 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 Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Tennessee to see which 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 in Theology & Religious Vocations
Our analysis found Johnson University to be the best value school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Johnson University undergraduate students pay an average of $19,274 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Johnson University take out is $23,813. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $294, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sewanee are $49,418 per year.
Sewanee not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Freed-Hardeman University is a great value for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FHU are $23,300 per year. Theology & Religious Vocations majors at FHU take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lipscomb University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lipscomb are $35,752 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Lipscomb is ranked #5 for overall quality for theology and religious vocations in Tennessee.
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The excellent programs at Lee University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lee University are $20,500 a year. After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from Lee University carry an average student debtload of $30,251. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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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 |
| 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 5 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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