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.
College Factual analyzed 243 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biblical studies schools.
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Choosing a Great Biblical Studies School
Where you study biblical studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biblical Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Biblical Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
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No school ranked higher than Harding University this year for biblical studies. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 11 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $48,073 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at Abilene Christian University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian University in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Abilene Christian University earn a median of $56,463 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772.
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Dallas Baptist University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #3. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 17 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of $37,958 early in their careers. Dallas Baptist University graduates carry a median of $18,987 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Lipscomb University one of the top schools for biblical studies. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Lipscomb University generally make around $48,949. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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Cedarville University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Cedarville University generally make around $41,554. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Moody Bible Institute came in at #6 for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Moody Bible Institute graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 111 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $44,487 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,097 to complete this degree.
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California Baptist University placed #7 among the best biblical studies schools. California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 17 biblical studies degrees were awarded at California Baptist University in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of California Baptist University earn a median of $51,999 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,169.
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Biola University landed the #8 spot for biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Biola University awarded about 27 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Biola University earn around $43,788 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Freed Hardeman University placed #9 among the best biblical studies schools. 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 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Freed Hardeman University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Freed Hardeman University generally make around $44,142. Freed Hardeman University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Bethel University Minnesota earned the #10 position for biblical studies this year. Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bethel University Minnesota awarded about 13 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Bethel University Minnesota earn around $61,465 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete this degree.
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Wheaton College Illinois ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Set in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 21 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $29,986 in their early 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 biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. The Masters College And Seminary graduates 67% of students within six years. The Masters College And Seminary awarded about 21 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $41,502 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,089.
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Grace College And Theological Seminary landed the #13 spot for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona Lake. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Grace College And Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Grace College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $42,188 early in their careers. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans.
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Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #14 spot for biblical studies this year. Oklahoma Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma Baptist University in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Oklahoma Baptist University earn a median of $47,100 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,425 to complete this degree.
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Cornerstone University placed #15 among the best biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 16 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Cornerstone University in the most recent year. Students who receive their 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 placed #16 among the best biblical studies schools. University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 15 biblical studies degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, 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 came in at #17 for biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Emmaus Bible College awarded about 70 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Maranatha Baptist Bible College placed #18 among the best biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Watertown. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 28 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Maranatha Baptist Bible College earn around $56,298 in the first couple years of their career.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #19 among the best biblical studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 92 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earn around $42,567 in the first couple years of their career. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $23,385 in student loans.
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Evangel University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Evangel University graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $42,039 in their early career. Evangel University graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans.
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Ozark Christian College came in at #21 for biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Ozark Christian College graduates 58% of students within six years. Ozark Christian College awarded about 38 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $31,345 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500.
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Lancaster Bible College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Lancaster Bible College awarded about 131 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $35,132. Students borrow a median of $26,269 to complete this degree.
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Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earned the #23 position for biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Langhorne. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne awarded about 24 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. 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 earned the #24 position for biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary awarded about 49 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $21,543 early in their careers.
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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #25 for 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 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earn a median of $46,674 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $38,685.
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Rest of the Top 50 Biblical Studies Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong biblical studies education:
This ranking is produced 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).
