by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Bible/Biblical Studies is the 182nd most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 339 Bible/Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 29 colleges that offered a degree in Bible/Biblical studies. That schools that top this list have a program in Bible/Biblical studies in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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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 “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region”.
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 in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Palmer, Alaska, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a small school located in Santa Fe Springs, California that handed out 20 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America Bible/Biblical Studies Report
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School landed the #3 spot on the list. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a small school located in Redding, California that handed out 8 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 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.
Full Shasta Bible College and Graduate School Bible/Biblical Studies Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in El Dorado Hills, California, and it awarded 65 ’s Bible studies degrees 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.
Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific Bible College landed the #5 spot on the list. Pacific Bible College is located in Medford, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.
Southern California Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #6. Southern California Seminary is a small school located in El Cajon, California that handed out 18 ’s Bible studies degrees 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 full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary
Epic Bible College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Epic Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sacramento, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
With a ranking of #8, Westminster Theological Seminary in California did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Escondido, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s Bible studies 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.
Full Westminster Seminary California Bible/Biblical Studies Report
Multnomah University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 35 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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 Bible/Biblical Studies at Multnomah University
Life Pacific College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in San Dimas, California, and it awarded 10 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Life Pacific College
Pacific Rim Christian University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Pacific Rim Christian University is a small school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 2 ’s Bible 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.
Full Pacific Rim Christian University Bible/Biblical Studies Report
Biola University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. La Mirada, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible studies degrees to 72 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
San Diego Christian College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Diego Christian is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santee, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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 San Diego Christian College Bible/Biblical Studies Report
Bethesda University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Bethesda is a small school located in Anaheim, California that handed out 3 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
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.
The Master’s University and Seminary ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. The Master’s University and Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full The Master’s University and Seminary Bible/Biblical Studies Report
World Mission University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible studies degrees to 2 students 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 full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at World Mission University
Northwest University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Kirkland, Washington, and it awarded 7 ’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.
Bushnell University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible studies degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Bushnell University
Fresno Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #19. This small school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 12 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific University
With a ranking of #20, William Jessup University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. William Jessup University is a small school located in Rocklin, California that handed out 4 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at William Jessup University
George Fox University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Newberg, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Hope International University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Hope is a small school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 2 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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%.
Azusa Pacific University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 10 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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 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.
California Baptist University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #24. California Baptist University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 12 ’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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%.
Full California Baptist University Bible/Biblical Studies Report
Vanguard University of Southern California ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Studies Major in the Far Western US Region list. Vanguard University of Southern California is located in Costa Mesa, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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