by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for biblical studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 847 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of biblical studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biblical studies students working on their bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biblical studies.
Johnson University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the bible program report average early career wages of $27,151.
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Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in biblical studies needs to take a look at Columbia International University. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, bible bachelor's recipients typically make about $27,420 in the first five years of their career.
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Harding University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the bible program report average early career wages of $28,728.
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It's difficult to beat Regent University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the bible program earn around $27,892 in their early career salary.
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SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland.More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Southeastern University
FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Henderson.
Those biblical studies students who get their bachelor's degree from Freed-Hardeman University make $2,727 more than the typical bible student.
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Located in the rural area of Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Soon after graduating, bible bachelor's recipients generally earn around $20,594 in their early careers.
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JUFL is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Kissimmee.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the bible program state that they receive average early career income of $27,151.
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Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, bible bachelor's recipients generally earn around $23,890 at the beginning of their careers.
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Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.
Those biblical studies students who get their bachelor's degree from Lipscomb University make $3,310 more than the average bible student.
More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Lipscomb UniversityExplore the best biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 89 |
| Georgia | 224 | 81 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 214 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 95 |
| Virginia | 213 | 62 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 85 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 38 |
| Alabama | 184 | 28 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 7 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 57 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 48 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 38 |
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 847 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 762 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 316 |
| Sacred Music | 197 |
| Religious Education | 113 |
| Missionary Studies | 99 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 77 |
