by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Christian Studies is the 495th most popular major in the country with 723 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major” ranking analyzed 85 colleges that offered a degree in Christian studies. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in Christian studies.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for christian studies students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Messenger College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major. Messenger College is a small school located in Euless, Texas that handed out 5 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Out of the 85 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Grace College of Divinity landed the #2 spot on the list. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Christian studies degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.
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. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. Lisle, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Christian studies degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wesley Biblical Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified ’s Christian studies students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pacific Rim Christian University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. Pacific Rim Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 ’s 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 more about Christian Studies at Pacific Rim Christian University
Champion Christian College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Champion is a small school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas that handed out 3 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Christian Studies at Champion Christian College
The General Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. The General Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 7 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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%.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It awarded 92 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Criswell College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 4 ’s Christian studies 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.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Waxahachie, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Christian studies degrees to 63 students in 2020-2021.
Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Christian Studies Report
Saint Joseph Seminary College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. Saint Joseph Seminary College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in St. Benedict, Louisiana. It awarded 2 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Christian Studies at Saint Joseph Seminary College
With a ranking of #12, Crown College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. Crown College is a small school located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota that handed out 27 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Shorter College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Shorter College is a private not-for-profit institution located in N Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Friends University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Amridge University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Amridge is a small school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 9 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Ouachita Baptist University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Ouachita Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Hannibal - LaGrange University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Hannibal - LaGrange University is a small school located in Hannibal, Missouri that handed out 6 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Wayland Baptist University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Plainview, Texas. It awarded 40 ’s Christian studies 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.
Denver Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking, coming in at #19. Littleton, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Christian studies degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Howard Payne University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. Howard Payne University is located in Brownwood, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s Christian studies degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Christian Studies at Howard Payne University
Gordon College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking, coming in at #21. Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wenham, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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%. 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.
Anderson University South Carolina ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anderson, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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%.
Read more about Christian Studies at Anderson University South Carolina
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. This small school is located in Nampa, Idaho, and it awarded 11 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Mary came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major ranking. This small school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and it awarded 20 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% 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 ranking of #25, Brewton - Parker College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Christian Studies Major list. This small school is located in Mount Vernon, Georgia, and it awarded 1 ’s Christian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
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