by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 22 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 387 associate degrees in biblical studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The bible associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality bible program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biblical studies students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in biblical studies.
Colorado Christian University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in biblical studies. CCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Lakewood.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Colorado Christian University
It is hard to beat Moody Bible Institute if you wish to pursue an associate degree in biblical studies. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Moody Bible Institute
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in biblical studies has to take a look at Columbia International University. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Columbia International University
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in biblical studies. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
Students who graduate with their associate from the bible program report average early career income of $13,104.
More information about a associate in biblical studies from Lancaster Bible College
Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Johnson University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Waxahachie.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Crown College
Located in the suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Life Pacific College
Appalachian Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Mount Hope.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Appalachian Bible College
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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Biblical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 387 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 366 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 221 |
| Missionary Studies | 32 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 30 |
| Sacred Music | 20 |
| Religious Education | 18 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 9 |
