ADBLOCK #102
College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2026 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

4 Colleges in the United States
90 Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,924 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biblical Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biblical studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biblical studies students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

ADBLOCK #159
DEBUG: Raw major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Initial offers_url = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/offers.json", major_slug = ""
DEBUG: After cleaning major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Before URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/offers.json"
DEBUG: After TrimSuffix = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/offers.json"
DEBUG: After HTTPS placeholder = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/offers.json"
DEBUG: After slash cleaning = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/offers.json"
DEBUG: After URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/offers.json"
DEBUG: offers_url = https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/offers.json
DEBUG: major_slug = ""
DEBUG: offers_url is valid, proceeding to fetch data
DEBUG: No offers_data.offers found, showing generic ESYOH widget

Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biblical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biblical Studies

1

Our analysis ranked California Baptist University the best school in the country for a degree in biblical studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Riverside. About 62% of students finish within six years. California Baptist University awarded about 17 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from California Baptist University earn around $51,999 in the first couple years of their career. California Baptist University graduates carry a median of $28,169 in student loans. Get the full biblical studies details for California Baptist University

2
Biola University crest
Biola University
La Mirada, CA

A rank of #2 makes Biola University one of the top schools for biblical studies. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. Biola University awarded about 27 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $43,788 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full biblical studies program report for Biola University

3

The Masters College And Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Masters College And Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The Masters College And Seminary graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at The Masters College And Seminary 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. More information about a degree in biblical studies from The Masters College And Seminary

4

Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of El Dorado Hills, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. About 25 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary earn around $26,407 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,299. Read more about the biblical studies program at Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary

ADBLOCK #173
View All Biblical Studies Rankings >

ADBLOCK #115

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 · 30 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

ADBLOCK #116

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs
ADBLOCK #613

Compare Your School Options