Bible/Biblical Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 64 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bible/biblical studies students pursuing a degree.
Where you study bible/biblical studies matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Bible/Biblical Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Bible/Biblical 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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Leading the list is Moody Bible Institute, our #1 school for bible/biblical studies. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 122 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Moody Bible Institute generally make around $44,487. Moody Bible Institute graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans.
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Harding University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Harding University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Harding University generally make around $48,073. Typical student debt for the program is $18,114.
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Dallas Baptist University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in bible/biblical studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 16 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $37,958 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,987 to complete this degree.
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California Baptist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. California Baptist University graduates 62% of students within six years. California Baptist University awarded about 13 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from California Baptist University earn around $51,999 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,169.
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A rank of #5 makes Cedarville University one of the top schools for bible/biblical studies. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 40 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $41,554 in their early career. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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William Jessup University placed #6 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rocklin. William Jessup University graduates 56% of students within six years. About 34 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at William Jessup University in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $46,461 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,420.
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Azusa Pacific University came in at #7 for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Azusa Pacific University awarded about 24 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $58,302 in their early career. Azusa Pacific University graduates carry a median of $23,907 in student loans.
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Grace College And Theological Seminary ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona Lake. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Grace College And Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Grace College And Theological Seminary generally make around $42,188. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans.
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Covenant College placed #9 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lookout Mountain. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Covenant College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Covenant College earn around $37,404 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,700.
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Maranatha Baptist Bible College earned the #10 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the town of Watertown, Maranatha Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 31 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $56,298 in their early career.
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Freed Hardeman University came in at #11 for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the town of Henderson, Freed Hardeman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Freed Hardeman University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Freed Hardeman University earn around $44,142 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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The Masters College And Seminary landed the #12 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 18 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at The Masters College And Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from The Masters College And Seminary generally make around $41,502. Typical student debt for the program is $22,089.
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Biola University earned the #13 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Biola University awarded about 30 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Biola University generally make around $43,788. Biola University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Wheaton College Illinois came in at #14 for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Wheaton College Illinois graduates 85% of students within six years. About 12 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $29,986 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,147 to complete this degree.
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North Central University earned the #15 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a small private not-for-profit institution. North Central University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 16 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at North Central University in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from North Central University earn around $39,190 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,496.
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Eastern University came in at #16 for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit university. Eastern University graduates 60% of students within six years. Eastern University awarded about 11 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $50,474 in their early career. Eastern University graduates carry a median of $28,584 in student loans.
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Evangel University landed the #17 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Evangel University in the most recent year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Evangel University earn a median of $42,039 early in their careers. Evangel University graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans.
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University Of The Cumberlands placed #18 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Williamsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 25 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $50,547. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete this degree.
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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #19 for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 29 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Emmaus Bible College earned the #20 position for bible/biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dubuque. Emmaus Bible College graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 81 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Emmaus Bible College in the most recent data year.
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Columbia International University earned the #21 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Columbia International University graduates 46% of students within six years. Columbia International University awarded about 28 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $23,737 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #22 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 93 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $42,567. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $23,385 in student loans.
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Evangel University College Of Online Learning ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel University College Of Online Learning is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University College Of Online Learning in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Evangel University College Of Online Learning generally make around $41,610. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne landed the #24 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Langhorne, Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earn a median of $40,120 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,212.
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Cornerstone University landed the #25 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 25 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornerstone University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Cornerstone University generally make around $44,501. Typical student debt for the program is $29,243.
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Rest of the Top 50 Bible/Biblical Studies Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s bible/biblical studies ranking:
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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 · 64 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).
