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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in biblical studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Biblical Studies
Leading the list is Moody Bible Institute, our #1 school for 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 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Moody Bible Institute earn a median of $44,487 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,097 to complete this degree.
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Lancaster Bible College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lancaster. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 38 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Lancaster Bible College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $25,662. Lancaster Bible College graduates carry a median of $20,453 in student loans.
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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary awarded about 17 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their 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 biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 63% of students finish within six years. Colorado Christian University awarded about 38 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $39,106 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $40,475.
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Elim Bible Institute And College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #5. Located in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 13 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Elim Bible Institute And College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Elim Bible Institute And College generally make around $18,339. Typical student debt for the program is $11,998.
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Rosedale Bible College came in at #6 for biblical studies this year. Located in the rural area of Irwin, Rosedale Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 28 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Rosedale Bible College in the most recent year.
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Carolina College Of Biblical Studies landed the #7 spot for biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Carolina College Of Biblical Studies is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 13 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Carolina College Of Biblical Studies 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 came in at #8 for biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. About 20% of students finish within six years. College Of Biblical Studies Houston awarded about 14 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $47,781 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,673.
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Other Biblical Studies Degree Levels
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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 · 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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