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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biblical Studies (With Aid)

31 Ranked Colleges
774 Degrees Awarded
$13,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bible Schools for a Master's For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 4,250 people earned their degree in Biblical studies, making the major the 141st most popular in the United States. 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.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 774 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 31 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality Biblical studies programs that also have a lower cost than 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.

More Ways to Rank Biblical Studies Schools

When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree bible students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biblical Studies (With Aid)

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 54 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible students in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also took the #1 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School are $8,930.

Full Moody Bible Institute Biblical Studies Report

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #2 spot on the list. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 5 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trevecca Nazarene University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. TNU is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

TNU also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TNU are $9,282.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at TNU

#4

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Freed-Hardeman University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. Freed-Hardeman University is a small school located in Henderson, Tennessee that handed out 5 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

FHU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Freed-Hardeman University are $10,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at FHU

#5

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarks Summit University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible students in 2019-2020.

CSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $8,280.

Read more about Biblical Studies at CSU

#6

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, Michigan
#24 in overall quality

Grace Christian University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Grace is a small school located in Wyoming, Michigan that handed out 11 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Grace also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grace Christian University are $10,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Grace Christian University

#7

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lancaster Bible College also took the #6 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College

#8

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Johnson University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Johnson University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Johnson University

#9

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#21 in overall quality

Fresno Pacific University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Fresno Pacific is a small school located in Fresno, California that handed out 3 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno Pacific also took the #21 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific University

#10

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Columbia International University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. CIU is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

CIU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia International University are $10,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Columbia International University

#11

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Bob Jones University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Bob Jones University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Bob Jones University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573.

Full Bob Jones University Biblical Studies Report

#12

Nyack College

Nyack, New York
#22 in overall quality

Nyack College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Nyack is located in Nyack, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Nyack not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nyack College are $13,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Nyack College

#13

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. El Dorado Hills, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at School of Urban Missions are $6,969, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full School of Urban Missions Biblical Studies Report

#14

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, North Greenville University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. North Greenville University is located in Tigerville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

North Greenville also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Greenville are $11,560, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at North Greenville University

#15

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#20 in overall quality

Maranatha Baptist University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Maranatha Baptist University is located in Watertown, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

MBU also took the #20 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MBU are $7,010.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Maranatha Baptist University

#16

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio

Ashland University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Ashland is located in Ashland, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Ashland not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland are $6,444, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Ashland University

#17

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#23 in overall quality

Oral Roberts University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. ORU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

ORU also took the #23 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ORU are $12,282, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Oral Roberts University

#17 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Waxahachie, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Biblical Studies Report

#25 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Deerfield, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible students with aid list, TIU Illinois has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Trinity International University - Illinois are $17,780.

Read more about Biblical Studies at TIU Illinois

#20

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
#9 in overall quality

Colorado Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Lakewood, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible students with aid list, CCU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Christian University are $14,626, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Colorado Christian University Biblical Studies Report

#21

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cornerstone University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 9 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone University are $14,710.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Cornerstone

#22

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#11 in overall quality

The Master’s University and Seminary ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. The Master’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University are $10,590.

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

#23

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

With a ranking of #23, Piedmont International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Piedmont International University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Piedmont International University also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont International University are $8,230, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Piedmont International University Biblical Studies Report

#24

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Pacific University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Seattle Pacific University is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

SPU also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle Pacific University are $31,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Seattle Pacific University Biblical Studies Report

#25

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Liberty University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 43 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible students with aid list, Liberty University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349.

Full Liberty University Biblical Studies Report

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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