Christian Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for christian studies students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for christian studies can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Christian Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Christian Studies Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Christian Studies in the United States
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 christian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Santa Clara University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in christian studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Santa Clara. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 17 christian studies degrees were awarded at Santa Clara University in the most recent year. Christian Studies graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of $79,380 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,144.
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Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in christian studies, ranking #2. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 christian studies degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $39,956 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree.
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University Of Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in christian studies, ranking #3. Set in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Mary awarded about 23 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from University Of Mary generally make around $65,565. Typical student debt for the program is $26,983.
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Anderson University Sc is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in christian studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Anderson. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 30 christian studies degrees were awarded at Anderson University Sc in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $49,036. Students borrow a median of $28,034 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong christian studies program will find one at California Baptist University, which ranked #5. California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at California Baptist University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from California Baptist University generally make around $29,582. California Baptist University graduates carry a median of $24,474 in student loans.
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Wayland Baptist University earned the #6 position for christian studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Plainview. The six-year graduation rate is 19%. About 39 christian studies degrees were awarded at Wayland Baptist University in the most recent year. Christian Studies graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn a median of $51,930 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,204 to complete this degree.
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #7 for christian studies this year. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 57 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $54,863 early in their careers.
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Mississippi College landed the #8 spot for christian studies this year. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mississippi College awarded about 11 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Mississippi College earn a median of $47,611 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete this degree.
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Crown College earned the #9 position for christian studies this year. Crown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 christian studies degrees were awarded at Crown College in the most recent year. Christian Studies graduates of Crown College earn a median of $56,689 early in their careers. Crown College graduates carry a median of $29,537 in student loans.
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Hannibal Lagrange College earned the #10 position for christian studies this year. Located in the town of Hannibal, Hannibal Lagrange College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 christian studies degrees were awarded at Hannibal Lagrange College in the most recent year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $43,544 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,705 to complete this degree.
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Liberty University earned the #11 position for christian studies this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 126 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $37,753. Typical student debt for the program is $32,873.
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Charleston Southern University landed the #12 spot for christian studies this year. Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Charleston. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Charleston Southern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the christian studies program make about $46,288 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,569.
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Friends University earned the #13 position for christian studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Wichita. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 christian studies degrees were awarded at Friends University in the most recent year. Christian Studies graduates of Friends University earn a median of $46,502 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,721 to complete this degree.
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Southwestern Assemblies Of God University placed #14 among the best christian studies schools. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University graduates 36% of students within six years. There were roughly 85 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Assemblies Of God University in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Southwestern Assemblies Of God University earn a median of $31,593 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500.
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Northwest Nazarene University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best christian studies schools. Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Nazarene University in the most recent data year. Christian Studies graduates of Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $23,836 early in their careers. Northwest Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $27,650 in student loans.
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Saint Joseph Seminary College came in at #16 for christian studies this year. Located in the rural area of St. Benedict, Saint Joseph Seminary College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 christian studies students who graduated with this degree at Saint Joseph Seminary College in the most recent data year.
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Regent University came in at #17 for christian studies this year. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 16 christian studies degrees were awarded at Regent University in the most recent year. Students who receive their christian studies degree from Regent University earn around $50,406 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,500.
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Ohio Christian University placed #18 among the best christian studies schools. Located in the rural area of Circleville, Ohio Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio Christian University awarded about 15 christian studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their christian studies degree from Ohio Christian University earn around $31,410 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio Christian University graduates carry a median of $31,021 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
