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2023 Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Mississippi

7 Colleges
$26,994 Avg Salary
$35,250 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You

In 2020-2021, 95 degrees and certificates were awarded to theology and religious vocations students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #33 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Mississippi to see which 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.

Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.

#1

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Belhaven University the most popular school in Mississippi for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that theology and religious vocations majors at Belhaven take out is $35,250.

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#2

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, MS

Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Blue Mountain College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Blue Mountain College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Blue Mountain.

Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Blue Mountain College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wesley Biblical Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Mississippi list. Wesley Biblical Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Jackson.

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#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, William Carey University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southeastern Baptist College is a great place for theology and religious vocations students. Southeastern Baptist College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Laurel.

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#6

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

Mississippi College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations at Mississippi College

Itawamba Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for theology and religious vocations students. It came in at #7 on the list. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.

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Best Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,067
West Virginia 86
Florida 902
Virginia 2,592
Arkansas 137
South Carolina 389
Tennessee 888
Louisiana 559
Alabama 168
Kentucky 1,156
Georgia 625

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 7 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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