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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Biblical Studies in the Far Western US Region

29 Ranked Colleges
339 Degrees Awarded
$28,700 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region

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 “Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking.

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.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 339 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,837 and $26,068 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 29 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical studies. To top this list, a school must have a successful Biblical studies program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region bible students.

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills, California

Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #1 spot on the list. School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit school situated in El Dorado Hills, California. It awarded 65 ’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.

Full School of Urban Missions Biblical Studies Report

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Biola University
La Mirada, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Biola University is located in La Mirada, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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 Biola University Biblical Studies Report

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Multnomah University
Portland, Oregon

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Multnomah University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 35 students 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%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Multnomah University

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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Santa Fe Springs, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Fe Springs, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America Biblical Studies Report

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Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, California

Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern California Seminary landed the #5 spot on the list. Southern California Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in El Cajon, California. It awarded 18 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Southern California Seminary Biblical Studies Report

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California Baptist University
Riverside, California

California Baptist University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Riverside, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full California Baptist University Biblical Studies Report

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Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California

Fresno Pacific University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fresno Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at The Master’s University and Seminary

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 10 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Azusa Pacific University

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, California

Life Pacific College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Life Pacific College is a small school located in San Dimas, California that handed out 10 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biblical Studies at LIFE Bible College

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Epic Bible College
Sacramento, California

Epic Bible College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Epic Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sacramento, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Epic Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Redding, California. It awarded 8 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Shasta Bible College and Graduate School Biblical Studies Report

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Westminster Theological Seminary in California came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Westminster Seminary California is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Escondido, California. It awarded 8 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Westminster Theological Seminary in California Biblical Studies Report

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. George Fox University is located in Newberg, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at George Fox University

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Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington

With a ranking of #15, Northwest University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Northwest University is located in Kirkland, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

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

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San Diego Christian College
Santee, California

San Diego Christian College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Santee, California, and it awarded 6 ’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.

Read more about Biblical Studies at San Diego Christian

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Alaska Bible College
Palmer, Alaska

Alaska Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #17. Palmer, Alaska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Alaska Bible College

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William Jessup University
Rocklin, California

William Jessup University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. 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 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%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at William Jessup University

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Bushnell University
Eugene, Oregon

With a ranking of #19, Bushnell University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

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%.

Full Bushnell University Biblical Studies Report

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Pacific Bible College
Medford, Oregon

Pacific Bible College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Medford, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Full Pacific Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Bethesda University
Anaheim, California

Bethesda University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Anaheim, California, and it awarded 3 ’s Bible 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.

Full Bethesda Biblical Studies Report

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World Mission University
Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #22, World Mission University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

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.

Full World Mission University Biblical Studies Report

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Pacific Rim Christian University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Pacific Rim Christian University

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Hope International University
Fullerton, California

Hope International University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Fullerton, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Hope

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With a ranking of #22, Vanguard University of Southern California did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Far Western US Region list. Vanguard is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Costa Mesa, California. It awarded 2 ’s Bible degrees 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%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Vanguard University of Southern California

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