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

2026 Best Biblical Studies Schools in California

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

Biblical Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for biblical studies students.

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 California

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. Set in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. California Baptist University graduates 62% of students within six years. California Baptist University awarded about 17 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data 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. Read more about the biblical studies program at California Baptist University

2
Biola University crest
Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Biola University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of La Mirada. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Biola University in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Biola University earn a median of $43,788 early in their careers. Biola University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Biola University

3

A rank of #3 makes The Masters College And Seminary one of the top schools for biblical studies. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Masters College And Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 biblical studies degrees were awarded at The Masters College And Seminary in the most recent 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

4

Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary, which ranked #4. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of El Dorado Hills. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary awarded about 25 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary generally make around $26,407. Typical student debt for the program is $29,299. Get the full biblical studies details for Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary

ADBLOCK #173
View All Biblical Studies Rankings >

ADBLOCK #115

Notes and References

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 · 21 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