2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations Master'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 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 Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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.
2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for theology and religious vocations majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the most popular school for theology and religious vocations students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 42% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Johnson University is a great place for theology and religious vocations students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 40 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Johnson University, 70% are male and 30% are female.
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Out of the 16 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Lee University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Cleveland.
Of the 37 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Lee University, 68% are male and 32% are female.
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Out of the 16 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Pentecostal Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 31% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Milligan University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theology and religious vocations schools in Tennessee. Located in the suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 48% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Sewanee - The University of the South ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 26 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Sewanee, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree theology and religious vocations programs. TNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
Women make up 48% of the theology and religious vocations majors at the school.
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Lipscomb 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 #8 on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 56% are male.
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Union 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 #9 on the list. Located in the city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in theology and religious vocations at the school are women while 44% are male.
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Memphis 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 #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 16 students majoring in theology and religious vocations at Memphis Theological Seminary, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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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 |
Theology & Religious Vocations Related Majors
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 16 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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