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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biblical Studies

34 Ranked Colleges
774 Degrees Awarded
$11,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bible Schools for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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” 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.

This year’s “Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s” ranking looked at 34 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in Biblical studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent Biblical studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the Biblical studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biblical Studies

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 54 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible students in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Bible Institute are $8,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute

#2

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarks Summit University landed the #2 spot on the list. CSU is a small school located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania that handed out 22 masters’s Bible degrees 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 Clarks Summit University are $8,280.

Read more about Biblical Studies at CSU

#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s. Freed-Hardeman University is a small school located in Henderson, Tennessee that handed out 5 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

FHU also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FHU are $10,980.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University

#4

Biola University

La Mirada, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s list. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in La Mirada, California. It awarded 26 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Biola not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 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 Biola are $11,772.

Full Biola Biblical Studies Report

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 43 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Liberty University

#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Lancaster Bible College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible students 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College

#2 in overall quality

Dallas Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. Dallas Theological Seminary is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 162 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

DTS Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dallas Theological Seminary are $18,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Biblical Studies at DTS Dallas

#8

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Columbia International University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s list. Columbia, South Carolina 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.

CIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 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 CIU are $10,640.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at CIU

#9

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#20 in overall quality

Maranatha Baptist University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. 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.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible students list, MBU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Maranatha Baptist University are $7,010, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at MBU

#10

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s list. Trevecca Nazarene University is a small school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 2 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

TNU also took the #14 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Trevecca Nazarene University are $9,282, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University

#11

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Johnson University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. Johnson University is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Johnson University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Johnson University

#12

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#18 in overall quality

Bob Jones University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Bob Jones University Biblical Studies Report

#13

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#11 in overall quality

The Master’s University and Seminary landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. The Master’s University and Seminary is a small school located in Santa Clarita, California that handed out 14 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 The Master’s University are $10,590.

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

#17 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Waxahachie, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible students list, Southwestern Assemblies of God University has also earned the #17 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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Southwestern Assemblies of God University

#15

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#13 in overall quality

Multnomah University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #15. Multnomah University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Multnomah University also took the #13 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Multnomah University are $14,190, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Multnomah University

#16

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 ranking, coming in at #16. Colorado Christian University is a medium-sized school located in Lakewood, Colorado that handed out 18 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

CCU also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CCU are $14,626.

Full CCU Biblical Studies Report

#17

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit school situated in El Dorado Hills, California. It awarded 20 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at School of Urban Missions are $6,969, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

#18

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#19 in overall quality

North Greenville University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tigerville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Greenville, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Greenville are $11,560, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at North Greenville

#19

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 ranking, coming in at #19. Fresno, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fresno Pacific, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Fresno Pacific University Biblical Studies Report

#20

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#16 in overall quality

George Fox University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Newberg, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible students in 2019-2020.

GFU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 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 George Fox University are $14,247.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at GFU

#21

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, Michigan
#24 in overall quality

Grace Christian University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. Grace Christian University is located in Wyoming, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Grace not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grace Christian University are $10,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Grace Christian University Biblical Studies Report

#22

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#23 in overall quality

Oral Roberts University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s list. Oral Roberts University is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

ORU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ORU are $12,282, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at ORU

#23

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

Asbury Theological Seminary landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. Wilmore, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Asbury Seminary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 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 Asbury Theological Seminary are $16,950.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary

#24

Nyack College

Nyack, New York
#22 in overall quality

Nyack College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. Nyack, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Nyack also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nyack College are $13,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Nyack Biblical Studies Report

#25

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls Seminary landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Schools for a Master’s ranking. This small school is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and it awarded 6 masters’s Bible degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Sioux Falls Seminary are $3,600, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North American Baptist Seminary 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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