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Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies in the United States
See the highest-ranked bible/biblical studies schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Bible/Biblical Studies
Our analysis ranked Moody Bible Institute the best school in the country for a degree in bible/biblical studies. Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Moody Bible Institute generally make around $44,487. Moody Bible Institute graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong bible/biblical studies program will find one at Lancaster Bible College, which ranked #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lancaster. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Lancaster Bible College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Lancaster Bible College earn around $25,662 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,453.
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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 17 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earn around $21,543 in the first couple years of their career.
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Colorado Christian University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Colorado Christian University in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $39,106 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $40,475.
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Elim Bible Institute And College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Lima. There were roughly 13 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Elim Bible Institute And College in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Elim Bible Institute And College earn a median of $18,339 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,998.
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Rosedale Bible College earned the #6 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Rosedale Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Irwin. There were roughly 28 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Rosedale Bible College in the most recent data year.
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Carolina College Of Biblical Studies came in at #7 for bible/biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fayetteville. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies awarded about 13 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $25,305 to complete this degree.
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College Of Biblical Studies Houston placed #8 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. College Of Biblical Studies Houston is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. About 20% of students finish within six years. College Of Biblical Studies Houston awarded about 14 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of College Of Biblical Studies Houston earn a median of $47,781 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,673.
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Other Bible/Biblical Studies Degree Levels
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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 · 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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