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Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall bible/biblical studies education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in Bible/Biblical Studies
Bethel University Minnesota tops our 2026 ranking of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 13 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $61,465 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,639.
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Students looking for a strong bible/biblical studies program will find one at Emmaus Bible College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 70 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Emmaus Bible College in the most recent year.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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 came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Evangel University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Evangel University generally make around $42,039. Students borrow a median of $24,876 to complete this degree.
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Ozark Christian College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Ozark Christian College awarded about 38 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Ozark Christian College generally make around $31,345. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree.
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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earned the #6 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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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Evangel University College Of Online Learning came in at #7 for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel University College Of Online Learning is a small private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University College Of Online Learning in the most recent data year.
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Baptist Bible College came in at #8 for bible/biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Baptist Bible College in the most recent year.
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Manhattan Christian College placed #9 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Manhattan. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan Christian College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $36,357 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree.
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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 · 34 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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