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2024 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

5 Colleges in the Southwest Region
197 Bachelor's Degrees
$29,192 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your bachelor's degree in biblical studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #126 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biblical Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

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.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 schools for biblical studies students working on their bachelor's degree.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Biblical Studies in the Southwest Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biblical studies.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Bible

1
25 Annual Graduates
$30,688 Median Starting Salary
$18,987 Median Student Debt

Dallas Baptist University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Dallas.

Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the bible program report average early career income of $30,688.

More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Dallas Baptist University

2
13 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in biblical studies needs to take a look at Oral Roberts University. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Oral Roberts University

3
10 Annual Graduates
$27,891 Median Starting Salary
$30,875 Median Student Debt

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the bible program earn around $27,891 for their early career.

More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University

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Criswell College
Dallas, TX

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in biblical studies has to take a look at Criswell College. Located in the large city of Dallas, Criswell College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the bible program earn about $28,997 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Criswell College

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7 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Houston, HBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Houston Baptist University

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 245 159
Arizona 200 5
Oklahoma 190 33

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Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Bible Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies 197

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Education 304
Theological & Ministerial Studies 214
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 155
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 59
Sacred Music 26
Missionary Studies 18

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