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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Biblical Studies in California

20 Ranked Colleges
275 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Bible Major in California

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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 California, there were 275 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,130 and $26,282 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Bible Major in California” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in Biblical studies. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in Biblical studies.

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Most Well Attended Bible Major in California

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Bible Major in California”.

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Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in California 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 school located in El Dorado Hills, California that handed out 65 ’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.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at School of Urban Missions

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Biola University
La Mirada, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Biola University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Bible Major in California. Biola 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 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%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Biola University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California list. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a small school located in Santa Fe Springs, California that handed out 20 ’s Bible 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 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern California Seminary landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in El Cajon, California, and it awarded 18 ’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 full report on Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary

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California Baptist University
Riverside, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Baptist University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California list. Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 Cal Baptist Biblical Studies Report

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Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno Pacific University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California list. This small school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees 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%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific University

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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 California ranking, coming in at #7. 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 low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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%.

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

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, California

Life Pacific College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking. This small school is located in San Dimas, California, and it awarded 10 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Life Pacific College

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking. Located in Azusa, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 10 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students 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%. 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 more about Biblical Studies at Azusa Pacific

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Epic Bible College
Sacramento, California

Epic Bible College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking. Epic Bible College is located in Sacramento, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

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.

Full Epic Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking. Redding, 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.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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With a ranking of #10, Westminster Theological Seminary in California did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California list. Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Escondido, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary in California

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San Diego Christian College
Santee, California

San Diego Christian College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking, coming in at #13. San Diego Christian is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santee, California. 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 full report on Biblical Studies at San Diego Christian

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William Jessup University
Rocklin, California

William Jessup University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in California list. William Jessup University is located in Rocklin, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

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 more about Biblical Studies at William Jessup University

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Bethesda University
Anaheim, California

Bethesda University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking. Bethesda is a small school located in Anaheim, California that handed out 3 ’s Bible degrees 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.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Bethesda

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World Mission University
Los Angeles, California

World Mission University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking. 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.

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 World Mission University Biblical Studies Report

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Hope International University
Fullerton, California

Hope International University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking, coming in at #16. Fullerton, 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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 Hope

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With a ranking of #16, Vanguard University of Southern California did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California list. Vanguard University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s 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 Vanguard

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Simpson University
Redding, California

Simpson University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking, coming in at #19. Redding, 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.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Simpson University

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Pacific Union College
Angwin, California

Pacific Union College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in California ranking. Pacific Union College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Angwin, California. It awarded 0 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Pacific Union College

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