2026 Best Biblical Studies Schools in Virginia

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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for biblical studies students.

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• Best Biblical Studies Schools in Virginia

Best Schools for Biblical Studies in Virginia

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

332 Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded

$35,082 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Liberty University this year for biblical studies. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 332 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $35,082 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,274 to complete this degree. See the full biblical studies program report for Liberty University

2

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

63 Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded

$31,604 Median Starting Salary

Regent University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #2. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Regent University in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Regent University earn a median of $31,604 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,332 to complete this degree. Get the full biblical studies details for Regent University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 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.