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2026 Best Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in Tennessee

3 Colleges in the United States
51 Bible/Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded
$43,780 Avg Early-Career Salary

Bible/Biblical Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their bible/biblical studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bible/biblical studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies in Tennessee

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

Top Schools in Bible/Biblical Studies

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in bible/biblical studies. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Lipscomb University generally make around $48,949. Lipscomb University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More information about a degree in bible/biblical studies from Lipscomb University

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Freed Hardeman University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Henderson, Freed Hardeman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Freed Hardeman University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $44,142 in their early career. Freed Hardeman University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full bible/biblical studies program report for Freed Hardeman University

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee 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 Cleveland. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lee University awarded about 13 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Lee University earn around $38,249 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,042 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in bible/biblical studies from Lee University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

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