2023 Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans
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With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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 “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent Biblical studies programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the Biblical studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate”.
Top 21 Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans
Out of the 21 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Christian University landed the #1 spot on the list. Lakewood, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s Bible degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.
CCU also took the #1 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 574 of the 7,839 students enrolled at Colorado Christian University were GI Bill® students, of which 446 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,761. On top of their other funding sources, 11 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Colorado Christian University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Colorado Christian University]](/colleges/colorado-christian-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia International University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate. Columbia International University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 4 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Columbia International University supports 2,098 students, and 86 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 50 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,392. To help with additional expenses, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at CIU]](/colleges/columbia-international-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Crown College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate. Located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified associates’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Crown, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 38 of the 1,485 students enrolled at Crown were GI Bill® students, of which 26 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,270. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 veteran student life at Crown]](/colleges/crown-college/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate list. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small school located in Waxahachie, Texas that handed out 56 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Southwestern Assemblies of God University supports 1,985 students, and 90 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 65 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,820. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lancaster Bible College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate. This small school is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 46 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Lancaster Bible College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Lancaster Bible College supports 2,038 students, and 44 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 37 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,560. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Manhattan Christian College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate list. Manhattan, Kansas 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.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at MCC, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 170 students enrolled at MCC, 19 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,759. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Manhattan Christian College Veteran Student Life Report
Johnson University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee 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.
Johnson University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 28 of the 1,039 students enrolled at Johnson University were GI Bill® students, of which 12 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,317. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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 veteran student life at Johnson University]](/colleges/johnson-university/student-life/veterans/)
North Central University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking, coming in at #8. North Central University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 1 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
North Central University also made our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11.Of the 1,062 students enrolled at North Central University, 22 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,943. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Mid-Atlantic Christian University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking. Mid-Atlantic Christian University is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 165 students enrolled at Mid-Atlantic Christian University, 9 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 7 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,241. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mid-Atlantic Christian University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University Veteran Student Life Report
Life Pacific College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. LIFE Bible College is located in San Dimas, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at LIFE Bible College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Life Pacific College supports 604 students, and 10 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 7 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,726. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full LIFE Bible College Veteran Student Life Report
Nyack College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. Nyack College is located in Nyack, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Nyack not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 2,063 students enrolled at Nyack College, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,508. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Nyack College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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Moody Bible Institute ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate list. Moody Bible Institute is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also made our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 2,870 students enrolled at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $125. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 veteran student life at Moody Bible Institute]](/colleges/moody-bible-institute/student-life/veterans/)
Belhaven University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate list. Belhaven University is a small school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 7 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Belhaven did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 4,999 students enrolled at Belhaven, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,805. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Belhaven Veteran Student Life Report
Clarks Summit University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate list. South Abington Township, Pennsylvania 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.
CSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 18 of the 768 students enrolled at CSU were GI Bill® students, of which 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,171. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Clarks Summit University Veteran Student Life Report
Appalachian Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Mount Hope, West Virginia, and it awarded 7 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Appalachian Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 6 of the 225 students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,747. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Appalachian Bible College offers credit for military training for eligible 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 full report on veteran student life at Appalachian Bible College]](/colleges/appalachian-bible-college/student-life/veterans/)
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate list. This small school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 3 associates’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
MBTS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 90 of the 3,432 students enrolled at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 70 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,077. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Northpoint Bible College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking. Northpoint Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our associate degree vets studying bible list, Northpoint Bible College has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 294 students enrolled at Northpoint Bible College, 14 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,716. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Trinity Baptist College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking. Trinity Baptist College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Trinity Baptist College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 29 of the 362 students enrolled at Trinity Baptist College were GI Bill® students, of which 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,297. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Trinity Baptist College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Trinity Baptist College]](/colleges/trinity-baptist-college/student-life/veterans/)
Lincoln Christian University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate ranking. Lincoln, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s Bible degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our associate degree vets studying bible list, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 13 of the 581 students enrolled at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,761. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Lincoln Christian University Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #20, Valor Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for an Associate list. Valor Christian College is located in Canal Winchester, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 associates’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Valor Christian College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 289 students enrolled at Valor Christian College, 13 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,943. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Valor Christian College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Valor Christian College Veteran Student Life Report
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