2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Religious Education Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, religious education was ranked #216 in the country. In fact 1,417 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Religious Education program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religious ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of the Cumberlands to be the most popular school for religious education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.
About 39% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 61% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, religious ed graduates from Cumberlands carry an average student debt load of $26,740.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lindsey Wilson College is a great place for religious education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lindsey Wilson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Columbia.
About 75% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 25% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Toccoa Falls College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Toccoa Falls, Toccoa Falls is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in religious ed at Toccoa Falls, 36% are male and 64% are female.
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Out of the 30 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lee University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 36% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bryan College - Dayton is a great place for religious education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Dayton, William Jennings Bryan College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 56% of the religious ed majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #6, Campbellsville University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Campbellsville University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Campbellsville.
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Trinity International University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for religious education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Trinity International University - Florida is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Miramar.
About 33% of the students majoring in religious ed at the school are women while 67% are male.
The average amount in student loans that religious ed majors at Trinity International University - Florida take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $36,417.
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Asbury University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.
Of the 4 students majoring in religious ed at Asbury, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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The Baptist College of Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Graceville, BCF is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Columbia International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for religious education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Religious Education Colleges by State
Explore the best religious education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 15 |
| Virginia | 63 |
| North Carolina | 32 |
| Florida | 9 |
| Tennessee | 22 |
| Kentucky | 74 |
| South Carolina | 5 |
| Louisiana | 54 |
| Arkansas | 0 |
| Alabama | 1 |
| Mississippi | 2 |
| West Virginia | 0 |
Religious Education Related Majors
One of 7 majors within the area of study, religious education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 30 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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