by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their biblical studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying biblical studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose biblical studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Moody Bible Institute the top school for biblical studies graduate earnings in the United States. Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Early-career biblical studies graduates from Moody Bible Institute make a median of around $53,860 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Grace College And Theological Seminary earned it the #2 place for biblical studies. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Biblical Studies graduates of Grace College And Theological Seminary earn a median of about $46,395 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Biola University earned it the #3 place for biblical studies. Biola University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada. Biblical Studies graduates of Biola University earn a median of about $40,757 a year early in their careers.
Denver Seminary produces some of the highest-paid graduates in biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Denver Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Biblical Studies graduates of Denver Seminary earn a median of about $46,303 a year early in their careers.
Cedarville University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying biblical studies schools. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career biblical studies graduates from Cedarville University make a median of around $40,536 per year.
Liberty University earned the #6 position for biblical studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the biblical studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,798.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their biblical studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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