by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 551 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. 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 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.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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.
The bible school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biblical studies.
It is difficult to beat University of Northwestern - St Paul if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Paul.
Those biblical studies students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Northwestern - St Paul earn $5,843 more than the typical bible student.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the bible program earn an average of $26,441 in the first couple years of working.
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Crown College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Crown is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
Those biblical studies students who get their bachelor's degree from Crown College make $6,030 more than the average bible graduate.
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It is hard to beat Bethel University Minnesota if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Bethel University Minnesota
It's hard to beat North Central University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from North Central University
Located in the small city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the bible program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,501.
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MCC is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Manhattan.
After graduating, bible bachelor's recipients usually make about $20,377 at the beginning of their careers.
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Evangel is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Springfield.More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Evangel University
Explore the best biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 134 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 278 |
| Iowa | 197 | 60 |
| Kansas | 184 | 36 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 10 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 30 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 3 |
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 551 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 275 |
| Missionary Studies | 192 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 185 |
| Religious Education | 45 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 41 |
| Sacred Music | 35 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 3 |
