Bible/Biblical Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 243 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bible/biblical studies students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Bible/Biblical Studies School
Where you study bible/biblical studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Bible/Biblical Studies Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Leading the list is Harding University, our #1 school for bible/biblical studies. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 11 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Harding University earn around $48,073 in the first couple years of their career. Harding University graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Abilene Christian University one of the top schools for bible/biblical studies. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Abilene Christian University awarded about 12 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Abilene Christian University earn a median of $56,463 early in their careers. Abilene Christian University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans.
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Dallas Baptist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dallas. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dallas Baptist University awarded about 17 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Dallas Baptist University generally make around $37,958. Students borrow a median of $18,987 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Lipscomb University one of the top schools for bible/biblical studies. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Lipscomb University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 11 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University in the most recent year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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Cedarville University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $41,554 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Moody Bible Institute came in at #6 for bible/biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Moody Bible Institute awarded about 111 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Moody Bible Institute earn a median of $44,487 early in their careers. Moody Bible Institute graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans.
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California Baptist University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. California Baptist University graduates 62% of students within six years. California Baptist University awarded about 17 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from California Baptist University earn around $51,999 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,169 to complete this degree.
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Biola University came in at #8 for bible/biblical studies this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of La Mirada. Biola University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 27 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Biola University in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Biola University earn around $43,788 in the first couple years of their career. Biola University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Freed Hardeman University earned the #9 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Freed Hardeman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 27 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Freed Hardeman University in the most recent year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Freed Hardeman University earn a median of $44,142 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Bethel University Minnesota earned the #10 position for bible/biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bethel University Minnesota awarded about 13 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota generally make around $61,465. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete this degree.
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Wheaton College Illinois earned the #11 position for bible/biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wheaton. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Wheaton College Illinois awarded about 21 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Wheaton College Illinois earn around $29,986 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,147 to complete this degree.
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The Masters College And Seminary placed #12 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Masters College And Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 21 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at The Masters College And Seminary in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $41,502 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,089 to complete this degree.
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Grace College And Theological Seminary ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 16 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Grace College And Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $42,188 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500.
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Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #14 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the town of Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university. Oklahoma Baptist University graduates 52% of students within six years. About 12 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Baptist University in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $47,100 in their early career. Oklahoma Baptist University graduates carry a median of $23,425 in student loans.
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Cornerstone University came in at #15 for bible/biblical studies this year. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Cornerstone University awarded about 16 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Cornerstone University earn around $44,501 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,243.
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University Of The Cumberlands came in at #16 for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. University Of The Cumberlands awarded about 15 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $50,547. Typical student debt for the program is $22,868.
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Emmaus Bible College placed #17 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 70 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Emmaus Bible College in the most recent data year.
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Maranatha Baptist Bible College came in at #18 for bible/biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Watertown. Maranatha Baptist Bible College graduates 64% of students within six years. Maranatha Baptist Bible College awarded about 28 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Maranatha Baptist Bible College earn a median of $56,298 early in their careers.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #19 for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 64% of students within six years. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 92 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $42,567 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,385 to complete this degree.
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Evangel University landed the #20 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 11 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Evangel University in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Evangel University earn around $42,039 in the first couple years of their career. Evangel University graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans.
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Ozark Christian College earned the #21 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Ozark Christian College awarded about 38 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Ozark Christian College earn around $31,345 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500.
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Lancaster Bible College landed the #22 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lancaster Bible College awarded about 131 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Lancaster Bible College earn a median of $35,132 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,269.
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Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earned the #23 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Langhorne, Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne is a small private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earn a median of $40,120 early in their careers. Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne graduates carry a median of $28,212 in student loans.
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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary came in at #24 for bible/biblical studies this year. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ankeny. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 49 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $21,543 in their early career.
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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earned the #25 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit institution. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global awarded about 23 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global generally make around $46,674. Typical student debt for the program is $38,685.
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Rest of the Top 50 Bible/Biblical Studies Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong bible/biblical studies education:
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 · 243 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).
