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2026 Best Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

15 Colleges in the United States
854 Bible/Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,026 Avg Early-Career Salary

Bible/Biblical Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 75 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best bible/biblical studies schools.

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Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall bible/biblical studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Bible/Biblical Studies

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Harding University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in bible/biblical studies. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Harding University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 11 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Harding University generally make around $48,073. Harding University graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans. More information about a degree in bible/biblical studies from Harding University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. 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. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Get the full bible/biblical studies details for Lipscomb University

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Students looking for a strong bible/biblical studies program will find one at Freed Hardeman University, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Henderson. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Freed Hardeman University awarded about 27 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Freed Hardeman University earn around $44,142 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the bible/biblical studies program at Freed Hardeman University

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University Of The Cumberlands came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Williamsburg. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from University Of The Cumberlands earn around $50,547 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in bible/biblical studies from University Of The Cumberlands

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 332 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $35,082 in their early career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans. See the full bible/biblical studies program report for Liberty University

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Amridge University
Montgomery, AL

Amridge University placed #6 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Montgomery, Amridge University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. About 24 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Amridge University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Amridge University generally make around $46,125. Read more about the bible/biblical studies program at Amridge University

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 13 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Lee University in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Lee University earn around $38,249 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,042. More information about a degree in bible/biblical studies from Lee University

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Luther Rice University And Seminary earned the #8 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia. There were roughly 40 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Luther Rice University And Seminary in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Luther Rice University And Seminary earn a median of $37,863 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $36,730. Get the full bible/biblical studies details for Luther Rice University And Seminary

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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University came in at #9 for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Campbellsville University awarded about 19 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Campbellsville University earn around $43,474 in the first couple years of their career. Campbellsville University graduates carry a median of $24,148 in student loans. More information about a degree in bible/biblical studies from Campbellsville University

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #10 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Regent University graduates 58% of students within six years. Regent University awarded about 63 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $31,604 in their early career. Regent University graduates carry a median of $30,332 in student loans. Read more about the bible/biblical studies program at Regent University

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Belhaven University placed #11 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Belhaven University graduates 48% of students within six years. Belhaven University awarded about 79 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Belhaven University earn a median of $35,275 early in their careers. Belhaven University graduates carry a median of $38,582 in student loans. See the full bible/biblical studies program report for Belhaven University

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the rural area of Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. About 23 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in the most recent year. See the full bible/biblical studies program report for Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

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Asbury Theological Seminary placed #13 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Asbury Theological Seminary awarded about 61 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Asbury Theological Seminary earn a median of $44,082 early in their careers. See the full bible/biblical studies program report for Asbury Theological Seminary

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University earned the #14 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 17 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Bob Jones University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Bob Jones University generally make around $40,538. Bob Jones University graduates carry a median of $20,497 in student loans. See the full bible/biblical studies program report for Bob Jones University

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Appalachian Bible College landed the #15 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Appalachian Bible College in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Appalachian Bible College earn around $21,367 in the first couple years of their career. Appalachian Bible College graduates carry a median of $12,865 in student loans. Get the full bible/biblical studies details for Appalachian Bible College

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Carolina College Of Biblical Studies landed the #16 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fayetteville. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies awarded about 39 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $24,653 in student loans. See the full bible/biblical studies program report for Carolina College Of Biblical Studies

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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Baptist College landed the #17 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Trinity Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Trinity Baptist College in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $20,013 in their early career. Trinity Baptist College graduates carry a median of $26,115 in student loans. More information about a degree in bible/biblical studies from Trinity Baptist College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 75 schools evaluated.

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