Biblical Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 64 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biblical studies students pursuing a degree.
Where you study biblical studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biblical Studies rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biblical Studies Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Moody Bible Institute this year for biblical studies. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 122 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $44,487 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,097 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at Harding University, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Searcy. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Harding University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Harding University generally make around $48,073. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at Dallas Baptist University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Dallas Baptist University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $37,958 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,987 to complete this degree.
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California Baptist University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biblical studies schools. California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. California Baptist University awarded about 13 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from California Baptist University generally make around $51,999. Students borrow a median of $28,169 to complete this degree.
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Cedarville University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best biblical studies schools. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Cedarville University awarded about 40 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $41,554 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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William Jessup University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rocklin. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at William Jessup University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from William Jessup University earn around $46,461 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,420 to complete this degree.
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Azusa Pacific University placed #7 among the best biblical studies schools. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 24 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Azusa Pacific University in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Azusa Pacific University earn a median of $58,302 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,907 to complete this degree.
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Grace College And Theological Seminary earned the #8 position for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona Lake. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates 69% of students within six years. About 22 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Grace College And Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Grace College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $42,188 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500.
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Covenant College landed the #9 spot for biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Lookout Mountain, Covenant College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Covenant College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Covenant College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $37,404 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,700.
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Maranatha Baptist Bible College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best biblical studies schools. Set in the town of Watertown, Maranatha Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Maranatha Baptist Bible College awarded about 31 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Maranatha Baptist Bible College earn around $56,298 in the first couple years of their career.
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Freed Hardeman University came in at #11 for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Henderson. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Freed Hardeman University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Freed Hardeman University generally make around $44,142. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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The Masters College And Seminary landed the #12 spot for biblical studies this year. The Masters College And Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 18 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at The Masters College And Seminary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $41,502 in their early career. The Masters College And Seminary graduates carry a median of $22,089 in student loans.
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Biola University placed #13 among the best biblical studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of La Mirada. Biola University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Biola University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Biola University generally make around $43,788. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Wheaton College Illinois earned the #14 position for biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Wheaton College Illinois generally make around $29,986. Typical student debt for the program is $23,147.
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North Central University earned the #15 position for biblical studies this year. North Central University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 biblical studies degrees were awarded at North Central University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $39,190 in their early career. North Central University graduates carry a median of $25,496 in student loans.
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Eastern University earned the #16 position for biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Eastern University in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Eastern University earn a median of $50,474 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,584.
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Evangel University placed #17 among the best biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Evangel University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $42,039 in their early career. Evangel University graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans.
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University Of The Cumberlands ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best biblical studies schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 25 biblical studies degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $50,547 in their early career. University Of The Cumberlands graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans.
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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #19 for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year.
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Emmaus Bible College landed the #20 spot for biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 81 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Emmaus Bible College in the most recent year.
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Columbia International University earned the #21 position for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Columbia International University awarded about 28 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Columbia International University earn a median of $23,737 early in their careers. Columbia International University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #22 position for biblical studies this year. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 93 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $42,567. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $23,385 in student loans.
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Evangel University College Of Online Learning landed the #23 spot for biblical studies this year. Evangel University College Of Online Learning is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 25 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel University College Of Online Learning in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Evangel University College Of Online Learning earn around $41,610 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne came in at #24 for biblical studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Langhorne. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earn around $40,120 in the first couple years of their career. Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne graduates carry a median of $28,212 in student loans.
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Cornerstone University placed #25 among the best biblical studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Grand Rapids. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 25 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornerstone University in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Cornerstone University earn a median of $44,501 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,243 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Biblical Studies Schools
These schools also placed among the best for biblical studies this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 64 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
