2027 Best Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Bible/Biblical Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their bible/biblical studies programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools to find the best for bible/biblical studies students.
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Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall bible/biblical studies education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Bible/Biblical Studies
Our analysis ranked Harding University the best school in the country for a degree in bible/biblical studies. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harding University awarded about 11 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Harding University earn around $48,073 in the first couple years of their career. Harding University graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans.
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Covenant College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Covenant College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lookout Mountain. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Students borrow a median of $23,700 to complete this degree.
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Freed Hardeman University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #3 spot 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. About 23 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Freed Hardeman University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Freed Hardeman University generally make around $44,142. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Students looking for a strong bible/biblical studies program will find one at University Of The Cumberlands, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from University Of The Cumberlands earn around $50,547 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete this degree.
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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 29 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Columbia International University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Columbia International University awarded about 28 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Columbia International University earn a median of $23,737 early in their careers. Columbia International University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Blue Mountain College came in at #7 for bible/biblical studies this year. Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Blue Mountain. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 17 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Blue Mountain College in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Blue Mountain College earn around $41,674 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,542.
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Liberty University landed the #8 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 405 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Liberty University earn around $35,082 in the first couple years of their career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans.
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Amridge University landed the #9 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Montgomery, Amridge University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. About 23 bible/biblical studies degrees were awarded at Amridge University in the most recent year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Amridge University earn around $46,125 in the first couple years of their career.
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Free Will Baptist Bible College earned the #10 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Gallatin, Free Will Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Free Will Baptist Bible College in the most recent data year.
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Lee University placed #11 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lee University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their bible/biblical studies degree from Lee University earn around $38,249 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,042 to complete this degree.
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Luther Rice University And Seminary came in at #12 for bible/biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lithonia. There were roughly 34 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Luther Rice University And Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Luther Rice University And Seminary generally make around $37,863. Luther Rice University And Seminary graduates carry a median of $36,730 in student loans.
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Regent University came in at #13 for bible/biblical studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Virginia Beach. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 62 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Regent University in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Regent University earn a median of $31,604 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,332 to complete this degree.
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Belhaven University landed the #14 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. About 48% of students finish within six years. Belhaven University awarded about 103 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Belhaven University earn a median of $35,275 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $38,582.
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Truett Mcconnell College earned the #15 position for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the rural area of Cleveland, Truett Mcconnell College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Truett Mcconnell College in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Truett Mcconnell College earn a median of $41,286 early in their careers. Truett Mcconnell College graduates carry a median of $24,936 in student loans.
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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College landed the #16 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the rural area of Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. There were roughly 34 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in the most recent data year.
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Asbury Theological Seminary came in at #17 for bible/biblical studies this year. Asbury Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore. There were roughly 56 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Asbury Theological Seminary generally make around $44,082.
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Piedmont International University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. Piedmont International University graduates 21% of students within six years. Piedmont International University awarded about 14 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Piedmont International University generally make around $39,834. Students borrow a median of $20,926 to complete this degree.
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Bob Jones University came in at #19 for bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bob Jones University awarded about 26 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the bible/biblical studies program make about $40,538 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,497.
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Heritage Christian University placed #20 among the best bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Florence, Heritage Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Heritage Christian University in the most recent data year.
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Appalachian Bible College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mount Hope. Appalachian Bible College graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 bible/biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian Bible College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Appalachian Bible College generally make around $21,367. Students borrow a median of $12,865 to complete this degree.
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Carolina College Of Biblical Studies landed the #22 spot for bible/biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fayetteville. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies awarded about 40 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $24,653.
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Trinity Baptist College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Trinity Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. Trinity Baptist College awarded about 50 bible/biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Trinity Baptist College earn a median of $20,013 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,115 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
