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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

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Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree 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 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in North Carolina to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theology & Religious Vocations program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a master's degree.

Our analysis found Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 13% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

#2

Duke University

Durham, NC

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Duke University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 49% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Duke University Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Shepherds Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Cary, Shepherds Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 79% are male.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Shepherds Theological Seminary Report

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Out of the 14 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 53% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 47% are male.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Wake Forest University

#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Campbell University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in North Carolina. Located in the fringe town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

About 55% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 45% are male.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Campbell University

#6

Shaw University

Raleigh, NC

Shaw University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Shaw University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh.

Of the 25 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Shaw University, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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#7

Hood Theological Seminary

Salisbury, NC

Hood Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Hood Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury.

About 32% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 68% are male.

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#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner - Webb University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the distant town of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 37% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 63% are male.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Gardner - Webb University

Lenoir - Rhyne University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Hickory.

Of the 15 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Lenoir - Rhyne University, 47% are male and 53% are female.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Lenoir - Rhyne University

#10

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, NC

Piedmont International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theology and religious vocations students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

Women make up 8% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Piedmont International University Report

Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

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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 14 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 Daderot.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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