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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies (Income $30-$48k)

31 Ranked Colleges
774 Degrees Awarded
$13,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Bible/Biblical Studies is the 169th most popular major in the country with 4,250 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 774 Bible/Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 31 colleges that offer a degree in Bible/Biblical studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great Bible/Biblical studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the Bible/Biblical studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The bible studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #1 spot on the list. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 5 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Yale, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Moody Bible Institute. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 54 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School are $8,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TNU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Trevecca Nazarene University are $9,282, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full TNU Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#4

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarks Summit University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 22 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

CSU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $8,280.

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#5

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Freed-Hardeman University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Henderson, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

FHU also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FHU are $10,980.

Full FHU Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Lancaster Bible College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 6 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Lancaster Bible College also took the #6 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#18 in overall quality

Bob Jones University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Bob Jones University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Bob Jones University also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Bob Jones University

#8

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, Michigan
#24 in overall quality

Grace Christian University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Grace Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wyoming, Michigan. It awarded 11 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Grace, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grace Christian University are $10,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Grace Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#9

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Johnson University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Johnson University is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Johnson University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Johnson University

#10

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#19 in overall quality

North Greenville University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. North Greenville University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tigerville, South Carolina. It awarded 8 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, North Greenville has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Greenville University are $11,560.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at North Greenville

#11

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio

With a ranking of #11, Ashland University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Ashland, Ohio, and it awarded 1 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Ashland not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland are $6,444, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Ashland University

#12

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Columbia International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CIU are $10,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Nyack College

Nyack, New York
#22 in overall quality

Nyack College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Nyack, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Nyack, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nyack are $13,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#21 in overall quality

Fresno Pacific University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Fresno, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

Fresno Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Fresno Pacific Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#15

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#23 in overall quality

Oral Roberts University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. ORU is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

ORU also took the #23 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ORU are $12,282, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at ORU

#16

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#20 in overall quality

Maranatha Baptist University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Watertown, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, MBU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Maranatha Baptist University are $7,010, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full MBU Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#17

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is located in El Dorado Hills, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at School of Urban Missions are $6,969.

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#18

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Pacific University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SPU is a small school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 1 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SPU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle Pacific University are $31,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SPU Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#25 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Deerfield, Illinois. It awarded 7 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

TIU Illinois not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TIU Illinois are $17,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cornerstone University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone are $14,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cornerstone Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#21

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Santa Clarita, California, and it awarded 14 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University and Seminary are $10,590, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#16 in overall quality

George Fox University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #22. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

GFU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GFU are $14,247, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Fox University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#23

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Piedmont International University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Piedmont International University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont International University are $8,230.

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#24

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
#9 in overall quality

Colorado Christian University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. CCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakewood, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCU are $14,626, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#4 in overall quality

Biola University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #25. Biola is located in La Mirada, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Biola not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Biola are $11,772, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Biola Bible/Biblical Studies Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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