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2026 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region

5 Colleges in the United States
337 Biblical Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,219 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.

College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best biblical studies schools.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biblical studies education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Biblical Studies

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Leading the list is Bethel University Minnesota, our #1 school for biblical studies. Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 13 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota generally make around $61,465. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete this degree. See the full biblical studies program report for Bethel University Minnesota

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Emmaus Bible College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #2. Located in the city of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 70 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Emmaus Bible College in the most recent data year. See the full biblical studies program report for Emmaus Bible College

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #3. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 92 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $42,567 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,385 to complete this degree. Get the full biblical studies details for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Evangel University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Evangel University earn around $42,039 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,876 to complete this degree. Read more about the biblical studies program at Evangel University

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Ozark Christian College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 38 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Ozark Christian College in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Ozark Christian College earn a median of $31,345 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the biblical studies program at Ozark Christian College

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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary placed #6 among the best biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. About 65% of students finish within six years. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary awarded about 49 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $21,543 in their early career. See the full biblical studies program report for Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary

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Evangel University College Of Online Learning earned the #7 position for biblical studies this year. Evangel University College Of Online Learning is a small private not-for-profit school 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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Baptist Bible College
Springfield, MO

Baptist Bible College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 24 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Baptist Bible College in the most recent year. See the full biblical studies program report for Baptist Bible College

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Manhattan Christian College came in at #9 for biblical studies this year. Manhattan Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Manhattan. About 46% of students finish within six years. Manhattan Christian College awarded about 19 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Manhattan Christian College generally make around $36,357. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250. Read more about the biblical studies program at Manhattan Christian College

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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 · 34 schools evaluated.

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