2027 Best Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for biblical studies students.
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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the United States
See the highest-ranked biblical studies schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Biblical Studies
Our analysis ranked Lancaster Bible College the best school in the country for a degree in biblical studies. Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster. Lancaster Bible College graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Lancaster Bible College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $25,662 in their early career. Lancaster Bible College graduates carry a median of $20,453 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Columbia International University one of the top schools for biblical studies. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Columbia International University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia International University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Columbia International University earn around $23,737 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University awarded about 45 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $34,645 in their early career. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #4. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ankeny. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary generally make around $21,543.
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Colorado Christian University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Colorado Christian University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Colorado Christian University earn around $39,106 in the first couple years of their career. Colorado Christian University graduates carry a median of $40,475 in student loans.
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Baptist Bible College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Baptist Bible College in the most recent data year.
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Elim Bible Institute And College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best biblical studies schools. Located in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit university. Elim Bible Institute And College awarded about 12 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Elim Bible Institute And College generally make around $18,339. Elim Bible Institute And College graduates carry a median of $11,998 in student loans.
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Valor Christian College came in at #8 for biblical studies this year. Valor Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Canal Winchester. About 15 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Valor Christian College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $24,404 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,686 to complete this degree.
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Rosedale Bible College placed #9 among the best biblical studies schools. Set in the rural area of Irwin, Rosedale Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Rosedale Bible College awarded about 31 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Carolina College Of Biblical Studies earned the #10 position for biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, Carolina College Of Biblical Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies awarded about 13 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $25,305 in student loans.
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College Of Biblical Studies Houston placed #11 among the best biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Houston, College Of Biblical Studies Houston is a small private not-for-profit institution. College Of Biblical Studies Houston graduates 20% of students within six years. College Of Biblical Studies Houston awarded about 28 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from College Of Biblical Studies Houston generally make around $47,781. Typical student debt for the program is $22,673.
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Other Biblical Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
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 · 11 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
