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2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

21 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,485 Bible Degrees Awarded
$28,477 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in biblical studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #146 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,485 degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biblical Studies School

Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region The bible program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biblical Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Biblical Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the bible degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Bible

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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
167 Bible Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

Johnson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.

There were approximately 167 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent data year. After graduation, bible degree recipients usually earn an average of $27,151 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Johnson University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Bible Degrees Awarded
$27,420 Median Starting Salary

Columbia International University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #158 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CIU is a great university overall.

There were about 54 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at CIU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the bible program earn about $27,420 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Columbia International University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
259 Bible Degrees Awarded
3.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in biblical studies has to look into Liberty University. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were about 259 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Those biblical studies students who get their degree from Liberty University receive $2,758 more than the standard bible grad.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Liberty University

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$28,728 Median Starting Salary
$19,913 Median Student Debt

Every student who is interested in biblical studies has to look into Harding University. Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Searcy. A Best Colleges rank of #618 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harding is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program state that they receive average early career income of $28,728.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Harding University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KY
37 Bible Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 37 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Asbury Seminary in the most recent data year.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Bible Degrees Awarded
32.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #818 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Regent is a great university overall.

There were about 65 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the bible program earn around $27,892 in their early career salary.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In FL
85.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #426 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SEU is a great university overall.

There were about 7 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at SEU in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,949 Median Starting Salary
$23,884 Median Student Debt

Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 26 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at FHU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biblical studies major at Freed-Hardeman University make $2,472 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Freed-Hardeman University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Bible Degrees Awarded
$20,594 Median Starting Salary

Appalachian Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Mount Hope.

There were roughly 32 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian Bible College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the bible program earn around $20,594 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Appalachian Bible College

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Bible Degrees Awarded
25.5% Growth in Graduates

Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jackson. This university ranks 9th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 51 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Belhaven in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program report average early career earnings of $26,994.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Belhaven University

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia28791
Florida282119
North Carolina279127
Virginia274167
Tennessee269242
South Carolina248123
Kentucky24490
Louisiana24218
Mississippi23469
Arkansas23448
Alabama23342
West Virginia20745

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Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Bible Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies1,485

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies5,961
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries787
Missionary Studies284
Religious Education266
Sacred Music242
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)174

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