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2023 Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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$17,333 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree School for You

Theological & Ministerial Studies is the #62 most popular major in the country with 15,832 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Theological & Ministerial Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Our analysis found Southeastern University to be the most popular school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 58% of the theology majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, theology majors at SEU accumulate an average of around $14,393 in student debt.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southeastern University

The in-demand associate degree programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular theological and ministerial studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 32% of the theology majors at the school.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their associate degree. SBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

Of the 12 students majoring in theology at SBTS, 42% are male and 58% are female.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great place for theological and ministerial studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 22% of the theology majors at the school.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

#5

Point University

West Point, GA

Out of the 20 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Point University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Point is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of West Point.

Of the 4 students majoring in theology at Point, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Point University Report

Out of the 20 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Tampa, Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in theology at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College Report

#7

Bethel University

Hampton, VA

Bethel University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Hampton, Bethel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in theology at Bethel, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Read full report on Theological & Ministerial Studies at Bethel University

#8

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 2 students majoring in theology at Bob Jones University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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Piedmont International University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Theological & Ministerial Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at Piedmont International University Report

University of Fort Lauderdale did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for theological and ministerial studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UFTL is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lauderhill.

Full Theological & Ministerial Studies at University of Fort Lauderdale Report

Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best theological and ministerial studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 435
Virginia 1,985
North Carolina 757
Florida 692
Tennessee 349
Kentucky 776
South Carolina 144
Louisiana 386
Arkansas 53
Alabama 64
Mississippi 11
West Virginia 41

Theological & Ministerial Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biblical Studies 4,119
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 20 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 Jonund.

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