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2023 Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Biblical Studies

83 Ranked Colleges
387 Degrees Awarded
$21,318 Avg Salary
Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 4,119 people earned their degree in Biblical studies, making the major the 146th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, Biblical studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,790 and had an average of $26,342 in loans still to pay off.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 387 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,806 and $19,336 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major” ranking, we looked at 83 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their Biblical studies program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree bible students.

Top 25 Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Biblical Studies

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Wave Leadership College
Virginia Beach, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wave Leadership College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Wave Leadership College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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 Wave Leadership College

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rosedale Bible College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major. Rosedale Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irwin, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Rosedale Bible College

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kentucky Mountain Bible College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major. Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a small school located in Jackson, Kentucky that handed out 5 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Kentucky Mountain Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Pacific Bible College
Medford, Oregon

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pacific Bible College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major. Pacific Bible College is located in Medford, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Pacific Bible College

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Elim Bible Institute and College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major. Elim Bible Institute and College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lima, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 24 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Elim Bible Institute and College Biblical Studies Report

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Southeastern Baptist College
Laurel, Mississippi

With a ranking of #6, Southeastern Baptist College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Laurel, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s Bible degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist College

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Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Carolina College of Biblical Studies ranked #6 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 degrees to qualified associates’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Carolina College of Biblical Studies Biblical Studies Report

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College of Biblical Studies - Houston ranked #8 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 10 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full College of Biblical Studies - Houston Biblical Studies Report

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Union Bible College
Westfield, Indiana

Union Bible College ranked #9 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Union Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Westfield, Indiana. It awarded 3 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Union Bible College

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Alaska Bible College
Palmer, Alaska

Alaska Bible College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Alaska Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Palmer, Alaska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Alaska Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at South Florida Bible College

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With a ranking of #10, Pacific Islands University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Located in Mangilao, , this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified associates’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Pacific Islands University

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Davis College
Johnson City, New York

With a ranking of #13, Davis College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Davis College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Johnson City, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% 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 Davis College Biblical Studies Report

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Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, Minnesota

Oak Hills Christian College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking, coming in at #13. Bemidji, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s Bible degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Oak Hills Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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Summit Christian College
Gering, Nebraska

Summit Christian College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Located in Gering, Nebraska, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified associates’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Summit Christian College

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Boise Bible College
Boise, Idaho

With a ranking of #16, Boise Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Boise Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate 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 full report on Biblical Studies at Boise Bible College

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Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, West Virginia

Appalachian Bible College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Mount Hope, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s Bible degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Appalachian Bible College

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International Baptist College and Seminary ranked #18 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. IBCS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Biblical Studies at IBCS

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Great Lakes Christian College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Located in Lansing, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified associates’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Full Great Lakes Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Redding, California. It awarded 1 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is located in Waxahachie, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Southwestern Assemblies of God University

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Carolina Christian College
Winston Salem, North Carolina

Carolina Christian College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Carolina Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winston Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 1 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Carolina Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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With a ranking of #23, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a small school located in Ankeny, Iowa that handed out 6 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at FBBC&TS

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Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #24, Lancaster Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College

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Saint Louis Christian College
Florissant, Missouri

Saint Louis Christian College ranked #25 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Saint Louis Christian College is located in Florissant, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Saint Louis Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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