by our College Data Analytics Team
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 “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Biblical Studies is the 146th most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. 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.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 339 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,837 and $26,068 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 29 colleges that offered 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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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alaska Bible College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Palmer, Alaska, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region. This small school is located in Santa Fe Springs, California, and it awarded 20 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School landed the #3 spot on the list. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit institution located in Redding, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. 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 more about Biblical Studies at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in El Dorado Hills, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 65 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible 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.
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific Bible College landed the #5 spot on the list. Pacific Bible College is located in Medford, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Southern California Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Southern California Seminary is a small school located in El Cajon, California that handed out 18 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary
Epic Bible College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Epic Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 8 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
With a ranking of #8, Westminster Theological Seminary in California did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Escondido, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary in California
With a ranking of #9, Multnomah University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Multnomah University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 35 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Life Pacific College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Life Pacific College is located in San Dimas, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Pacific Rim Christian University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pacific Rim Christian University is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Pacific Rim Christian University
Biola University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in La Mirada, California. It awarded 72 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
San Diego Christian College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. San Diego Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santee, California. It awarded 6 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about Biblical Studies at San Diego Christian College
Bethesda University ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Bethesda University is a small school located in Anaheim, California that handed out 3 ’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 ranking of #15, The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. The Master’s University and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 11 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full The Master’s University and Seminary Biblical Studies Report
World Mission University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. World Mission University is a small school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 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 World Mission University
Northwest University ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Northwest University is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 7 ’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.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Northwest University
With a ranking of #18, Bushnell University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Bushnell University is located in Eugene, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Fresno Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #19. Fresno Pacific University is a small school located in Fresno, California that handed out 12 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific University
William Jessup University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. William Jessup University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rocklin, California. It awarded 4 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at William Jessup University
George Fox University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. George Fox University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberg, Oregon. It awarded 8 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% 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%.
Hope International University ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Hope International University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fullerton, California. It awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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%.
Azusa Pacific University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Azusa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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.
California Baptist University ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. California Baptist University is located in Riverside, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Vanguard University of Southern California did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Costa Mesa, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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