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2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

13 Ranked Colleges
324 Degrees Awarded
$24,325 Avg Salary
Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Biblical Studies is the 141st most popular major in the country with 4,250 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, Biblical studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,768 and had an average of $24,104 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 477 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,820 and $25,907 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 324 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,083 and $22,209 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great 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 Biblical studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The bible 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 Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k”.

To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biblical Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanguard University of Southern California. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Vanguard University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanguard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Vanguard is $18,625 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Vanguard University of Southern California

#2

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwest University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kirkland, Washington. It awarded 9 bachelors’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwest University also made our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for Northwest University is $18,878 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The 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 Biblical Studies at Northwest University

#3

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fresno Pacific University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Fresno Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 5 bachelors’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno Pacific also took the #6 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Fresno Pacific University is $17,623 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific

#4

Hope International University

Fullerton, California
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Hope International University landed the #4 spot on the list. Hope International University is located in Fullerton, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 bachelors’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Hope also took the #7 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Hope International University is $18,800 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Hope

#5

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #5 spot on the list. School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit school situated in El Dorado Hills, California. It awarded 85 bachelors’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

School of Urban Missions also made our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. The yearly cost to attend School of Urban Missions is $21,070 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full School of Urban Missions Biblical Studies Report

#6

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, California

Life Pacific College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. LIFE Bible College is a small school located in San Dimas, California that handed out 14 bachelors’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

LIFE Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Life Pacific College is $18,863 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Life Pacific College Biblical Studies Report

#7

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#3 in overall quality

George Fox University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. GFU is located in Newberg, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 bachelors’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

GFU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for GFU is $27,021 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low student loan default rate of 2.2% 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%.

Full George Fox University Biblical Studies Report

#8

William Jessup University

Rocklin, California
#13 in overall quality

William Jessup University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. William Jessup University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rocklin, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k list, William Jessup University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for William Jessup University is $19,763 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full William Jessup University Biblical Studies Report

#9

California Baptist University

Riverside, California

California Baptist University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. California Baptist University is a fairly large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 13 bachelors’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal Baptist, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Cal Baptist is $23,255 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.6% 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 Biblical Studies Report

#10

Biola University

La Mirada, California

Biola University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Biola is a medium-sized school located in La Mirada, California that handed out 38 bachelors’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Biola also took the #2 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $29,212 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Biola University.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Biola Biblical Studies Report

#11

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon

Multnomah University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Multnomah University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 bachelors’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Multnomah University also made our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. The estimated yearly cost for Multnomah University is $28,733 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Multnomah University

#12

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#12 in overall quality

The Master’s University and Seminary came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The Master’s University and Seminary is located in Santa Clarita, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 bachelors’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k list, The Master’s University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend The Master’s University and Seminary is $24,804 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at The Master’s University

#13

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 20 bachelors’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k list, Azusa Pacific has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $23,455 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Azusa Pacific University.

The 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. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Azusa Pacific University Biblical Studies Report

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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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