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2026 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

36 Colleges in the United States
1,044 Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,849 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 243 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biblical studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the United States

See the highest-ranked biblical studies schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.

Top Schools in Biblical Studies

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Harding University tops our 2026 ranking of the best biblical studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Searcy. Harding University graduates 69% of students within six years. Harding University awarded about 11 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Harding University generally make around $48,073. Typical student debt for the program is $18,114. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Harding University

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Abilene Christian University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Abilene. Abilene Christian University graduates 59% of students within six years. Abilene Christian University awarded about 12 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $56,463 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. Read more about the biblical studies program at Abilene Christian University

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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%. About 17 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Dallas Baptist University generally make around $37,958. Typical student debt for the program is $18,987. Get the full biblical studies details for Dallas Baptist University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lipscomb University graduates 72% of students within six years. Lipscomb University awarded about 11 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. 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. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Lipscomb University

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #5. Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Cedarville. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 36 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Cedarville University earn a median of $42,572 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full biblical studies program report for Cedarville University

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California Baptist University placed #6 among the best biblical studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Riverside. California Baptist University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at California Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $51,999 in their early career. California Baptist University graduates carry a median of $28,169 in student loans. Get the full biblical studies details for California Baptist University

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Moody Bible Institute came in at #7 for biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 37 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Moody Bible Institute earn a median of $35,114 early in their careers. Moody Bible Institute graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. Read more about the biblical studies program at Moody Bible Institute

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Freed Hardeman University landed the #8 spot for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Henderson. Freed Hardeman University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Freed Hardeman University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $44,142 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Freed Hardeman University

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Bethel University Minnesota ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota 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. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Bethel University Minnesota

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Wheaton College Illinois came in at #10 for biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. 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. Biblical Studies graduates of Wheaton College Illinois earn a median of $29,986 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,147. Read more about the biblical studies program at Wheaton College Illinois

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The Masters College And Seminary ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. About 67% of students finish within six years. The Masters College And Seminary awarded about 16 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from The Masters College And Seminary earn around $41,502 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,089. Read more about the biblical studies program at The Masters College And Seminary

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Grace College And Theological Seminary earned the #12 position for biblical studies this year. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona Lake. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates 69% of students within six years. Grace College And Theological Seminary awarded about 14 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Grace College And Theological Seminary generally make around $42,188. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500. Get the full biblical studies details for Grace College And Theological Seminary

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Oklahoma Baptist University earned the #13 position for biblical studies this year. Set in the town of Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Oklahoma Baptist University graduates 52% of students within six years. Oklahoma Baptist University awarded about 12 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Oklahoma Baptist University earn around $47,100 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,425. See the full biblical studies program report for Oklahoma Baptist University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #14 for biblical studies 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 36 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $35,082 in their early career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans. Read more about the biblical studies program at Liberty University

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Emmaus Bible College landed the #15 spot for biblical studies this year. Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque. Emmaus Bible College graduates 56% of students within six years. Emmaus Bible College awarded about 13 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full biblical studies details for Emmaus Bible College

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Ozark Christian College earned the #16 position for biblical studies this year. Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 27 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Ozark Christian College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Ozark Christian College earn around $31,345 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500. Get the full biblical studies details for Ozark Christian College

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Evangel University landed the #17 spot for biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Evangel University awarded about 11 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Evangel University generally make around $42,039. Typical student debt for the program is $24,876. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Evangel University

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #18 position for biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 47 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $42,567. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $23,385 in student loans. See the full biblical studies program report for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne landed the #19 spot for biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Langhorne, Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne is a small private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 14 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne generally make around $40,120. Students borrow a median of $28,212 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earned the #20 position for biblical studies this year. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion. There were roughly 23 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $46,674 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $38,685 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

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Lancaster Bible College placed #21 among the best biblical studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lancaster Bible College awarded about 72 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $44,601 in their early career. Lancaster Bible College graduates carry a median of $32,084 in student loans. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Lancaster Bible College

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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earned the #22 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. There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary 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. Get the full biblical studies details for Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary

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Evangel University College Of Online Learning earned the #23 position for biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. Evangel University College Of Online Learning graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University College Of Online Learning in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Evangel University College Of Online Learning

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Trinity International University Illinois ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Trinity International University Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Deerfield. Trinity International University Illinois graduates 46% of students within six years. About 12 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Trinity International University Illinois in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Trinity International University Illinois earn a median of $42,001 early in their careers. Trinity International University Illinois graduates carry a median of $26,892 in student loans. Read more about the biblical studies program at Trinity International University Illinois

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Amridge University
Montgomery, AL

Amridge University came in at #25 for biblical studies this year. Amridge University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery. About 100% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Amridge University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Amridge University earn around $46,125 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Amridge University

Rest of the Top 46 Biblical Studies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong biblical studies education:

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
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Baptist Bible College
Springfield, MO
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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
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Davis College
Pottersville, NY
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Virginia Baptist College
Lawrenceburg, IN
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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL

Other Biblical Studies Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Biblical Studies rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Biblical Studies
Associate's Degrees in Biblical Studies
Master's Degrees in Biblical Studies
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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