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2026 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

4 Colleges in the United States
145 Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded
$43,638 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biblical Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for biblical studies students.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the Southwest 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

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Our analysis ranked Abilene Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in biblical studies. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Abilene. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Abilene Christian University earn around $56,463 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. Get the full biblical studies details for Abilene Christian University

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Dallas Baptist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Dallas Baptist University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $37,958 in their early career. Dallas Baptist University graduates carry a median of $18,987 in student loans. Get the full biblical studies details for Dallas Baptist University

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Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at Oklahoma Baptist University, which ranked #3. Oklahoma Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee. 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. More information about a degree in biblical studies from Oklahoma Baptist University

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Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Waxahachie. About 36% of students finish within six years. About 19 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Southwestern Assemblies Of God University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $34,282 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,938. Get the full biblical studies details for Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

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Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at Arizona Christian University, which ranked #5. Arizona Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glendale. About 40% of students finish within six years. Arizona Christian University awarded about 15 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Arizona Christian University generally make around $40,702. Arizona Christian University graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans. See the full biblical studies program report for Arizona Christian University

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Oral Roberts University came in at #6 for biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Oral Roberts University graduates 57% of students within six years. About 11 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Oral Roberts University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Oral Roberts University earn around $41,180 in the first couple years of their career. Oral Roberts University graduates carry a median of $28,022 in student loans. Get the full biblical studies details for Oral Roberts University

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College Of Biblical Studies Houston ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. College Of Biblical Studies Houston graduates 20% of students within six years. About 59 biblical studies degrees were awarded at College Of Biblical Studies Houston in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $47,781 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,673 to complete this degree. Get the full biblical studies details for College Of Biblical Studies Houston

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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 · 28 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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