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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies

232 Ranked Colleges
4,119 Degrees Awarded
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Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies 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 Studies Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 4,119 people earned their degree in Bible/Biblical studies, making the major the 182nd most popular in the United States.

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

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Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for bible studies students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies

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Davis College
Johnson City, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Davis College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major. This small school is located in Johnson City, New York, and it awarded 12 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Davis College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Boston Baptist College
Boston, Massachusetts

Out of the 232 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston Baptist College landed the #1 spot on the list. Boston Baptist College is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

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. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Boston Baptist 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 Studies Major list. Alaska Bible College is located in Palmer, Alaska and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Alaska Bible College

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Wave Leadership College
Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Wave Leadership College

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Northpoint Bible College
Haverhill, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northpoint Bible College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major. Northpoint Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It awarded 54 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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 Bible/Biblical Studies at Northpoint Bible College

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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 Studies Major. Southeastern Baptist College is a small school located in Laurel, Mississippi that handed out 3 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southeastern Baptist College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Out of the 232 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Rosedale Bible College landed the #1 spot on the list. Irwin, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible studies degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Full Rosedale Bible College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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College of Biblical Studies - Houston ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible studies degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full College of Biblical Studies - Houston Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Santa Fe Springs, California

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Fe Springs, California. It awarded 20 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Summit Christian College
Gering, Nebraska

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

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Summit Christian College

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Kentucky Mountain Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking, coming in at #10. Jackson, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible studies degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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.

Full KMBC Bible/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 Studies Major list. This small school is located in Florence, Alabama, and it awarded 11 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Saint Louis Christian College
Florissant, Missouri

Saint Louis Christian College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major list. This small school is located in Florissant, Missouri, and it awarded 20 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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 Saint Louis Christian College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, West Virginia

Appalachian Bible College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking. Appalachian Bible College is located in Mount Hope, West Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

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.

Full Appalachian Bible College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Redding, California, and it awarded 8 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

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Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Carolina College of Biblical Studies ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies 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 Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan, Kansas

With a ranking of #17, Manhattan Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major list. This small school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 23 ’s Bible studies 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%.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Manhattan Christian College

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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, Florida

Trinity Baptist College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking. Trinity Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 49 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Trinity Baptist College

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Montana Bible College
Bozeman, Montana

With a ranking of #19, Montana Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major list. Montana Bible College is located in Bozeman, Montana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Full Montana Bible College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills, California

With a ranking of #20, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major list. This small school is located in El Dorado Hills, California, and it awarded 65 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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.

Full SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Pacific Bible College
Medford, Oregon

Pacific Bible College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking. Located in Medford, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified ’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.

Full Pacific Bible College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Veritas Baptist College
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Veritas Baptist College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking, coming in at #22. Veritas Baptist College is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full VBC Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Great Lakes Christian College ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major list. This small school is located in Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 17 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Great Lakes Christian College Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, California

Southern California Seminary landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking. Located in El Cajon, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 degrees to qualified ’s Bible studies 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.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major ranking. Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is located in Pineville, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

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