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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

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Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 4,119 people earned their degree in Biblical studies, making the major the 146th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, Biblical studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,790 and had an average of $26,342 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major” ranking, we looked at 232 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical studies. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in Biblical studies.

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Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Biblical Studies

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Boston Baptist College
Boston, Massachusetts

Out of the 232 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston Baptist College landed the #1 spot on the list. Boston Baptist College is a small school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 6 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Boston Baptist College

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Davis College
Johnson City, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davis College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Davis College is located in Johnson City, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Davis College Biblical Studies Report

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Out of the 232 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Rosedale Bible College landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Irwin, Ohio, and it awarded 20 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Rosedale Bible College

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Wave Leadership College
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Out of the 232 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Wave Leadership College landed the #1 spot on the list. Wave Leadership College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 13 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Wave Leadership College

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Alaska Bible College
Palmer, Alaska

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alaska Bible College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Alaska Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Palmer, Alaska. It awarded 5 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Alaska Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Northpoint Bible College
Haverhill, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northpoint Bible College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 54 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Northpoint Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Southeastern Baptist College
Laurel, Mississippi

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern Baptist College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major. Located in Laurel, Mississippi, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist College

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College of Biblical Studies - Houston came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 39 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Full College of Biblical Studies - Houston Biblical Studies Report

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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Santa Fe Springs, California

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Santa Fe Springs, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 20 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

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With a ranking of #10, Kentucky Mountain Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. KMBC is located in Jackson, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Biblical Studies at KMBC

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Summit Christian College
Gering, Nebraska

Summit Christian College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. This small school is located in Gering, Nebraska, and it awarded 7 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Summit Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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With a ranking of #12, Heritage Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Florence, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Heritage Christian University Biblical Studies Report

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Saint Louis Christian College
Florissant, Missouri

Saint Louis Christian College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Saint Louis Christian College is a small school located in Florissant, Missouri that handed out 20 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Saint Louis Christian College

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Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, West Virginia

Appalachian Bible College ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mount Hope, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Appalachian Bible College

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit institution located in Redding, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

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Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #16, Carolina College of Biblical Studies did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Carolina College of Biblical Studies Biblical Studies Report

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Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan, Kansas

Manhattan Christian College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. This small school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 23 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Manhattan Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, Florida

Trinity Baptist College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.

Full Trinity Baptist College Biblical Studies Report

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Montana Bible College
Bozeman, Montana

Montana Bible College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Montana Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bozeman, Montana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Montana Bible College

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills, California

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. This small school is located in El Dorado Hills, California, and it awarded 65 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

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Pacific Bible College
Medford, Oregon

Pacific Bible College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Pacific Bible College is a small school located in Medford, Oregon that handed out 3 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Pacific Bible College

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Veritas Baptist College
Fredericksburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #22, Veritas Baptist College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Veritas Baptist College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Veritas Baptist College

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Great Lakes Christian College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Great Lakes Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 17 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Great Lakes Christian College

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Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, California

Southern California Seminary came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Located in El Cajon, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 18 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Southern California Seminary Biblical Studies Report

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking, coming in at #24. This small school is located in Pineville, Kentucky, and it awarded 16 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Rest of the Best 37 in Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

Not only did these schools make the top 37 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Carolina Christian College
Winston Salem, North Carolina
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Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Johnson University Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
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Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque, Iowa
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Horizon University
Indianapolis, Indiana
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