Christian Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their christian studies programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 91 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for christian studies students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Christian Studies School
The school you choose for christian studies can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Christian Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Christian Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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No school ranked higher than Santa Clara University this year for christian studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Santa Clara. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Santa Clara University awarded about 23 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Santa Clara University generally make around $79,380. Typical student debt for the program is $20,144.
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Students looking for a strong christian studies program will find one at Duke University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 97% of students finish within six years. About 15 christian studies degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Students who receive their christian studies degree from Duke University earn around $39,956 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree.
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Anderson University Sc is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in christian studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Anderson University Sc graduates 66% of students within six years. Anderson University Sc awarded about 36 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $49,036 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,034.
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Crown College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in christian studies, ranking #4. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 27 christian studies degrees were awarded at Crown College in the most recent year. Students who receive their christian studies degree from Crown College earn around $56,689 in the first couple years of their career. Crown College graduates carry a median of $29,537 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong christian studies program will find one at California Baptist University, which ranked #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Riverside. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. California Baptist University awarded about 16 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their christian studies degree from California Baptist University earn around $29,582 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,474.
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Wayland Baptist University earned the #6 position for christian studies this year. Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Plainview. Wayland Baptist University graduates 19% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Wayland Baptist University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Wayland Baptist University generally make around $51,930. Wayland Baptist University graduates carry a median of $30,204 in student loans.
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Liberty University placed #7 among the best christian studies schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Liberty University awarded about 100 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $37,753. Students borrow a median of $32,873 to complete this degree.
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #8 position for christian studies this year. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 44 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $54,863 early in their careers.
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Friends University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best christian studies schools. Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita. About 43% of students finish within six years. Friends University awarded about 36 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $46,502 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,721.
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Ohio Christian University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best christian studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Circleville. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 25 christian studies degrees were awarded at Ohio Christian University in the most recent year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $31,410 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,021 to complete this degree.
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Denver Seminary ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best christian studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Littleton. There were roughly 12 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Denver Seminary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $46,243 in their early career.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 91 schools evaluated.
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 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).
