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2026 Best Christian Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
195 Christian Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,402 Avg Early-Career Salary

Christian Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their christian studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best christian studies schools.

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Best Schools for Christian Studies in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the christian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Christian Studies

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Duke University
Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for christian studies. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $39,956 early in their careers. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Read more about the christian studies program at Duke University

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Students looking for a strong christian studies program will find one at Anderson University Sc, which ranked #2. Anderson University Sc is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 christian studies degrees were awarded at Anderson University Sc in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $49,036. Anderson University Sc graduates carry a median of $28,034 in student loans. More information about a degree in christian studies from Anderson University Sc

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in christian studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Liberty University awarded about 100 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $37,753 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,873. More information about a degree in christian studies from Liberty University

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in christian studies, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. About 44 christian studies degrees were awarded at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $54,863 in their early career. Get the full christian studies details for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

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