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2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in California

7 Colleges in California
275 Bible Degrees Awarded
$25,130 Avg Early-Career Salary
Biblical Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #146 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 275 degrees in biblical studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Biblical Studies School

Best Biblical Studies Schools in California The bible program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biblical Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biblical studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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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 Schools in California. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in California

The schools below may not offer all types of bible degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top California Schools in Bible

1
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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Bible Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

Biola University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in biblical studies. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada. This university ranks 58th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 72 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent year we have data available. Biblical Studies degree recipients from Biola University earn a boost of around $9,468 over the typical earnings of biblical studies graduates.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Bible Degrees Awarded
$25,693 Median Starting Salary

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a great option for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies. School of Urban Missions is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills.

There were roughly 65 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at School of Urban Missions in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, bible degree recipients generally earn an average of $25,693 in the first five years of their career.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In CA

The Master's University and Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #258 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means The Master's University is a great university overall.

There were about 11 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$24,739 Median Starting Salary
$26,134 Median Student Debt

Life Pacific College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biblical studies. Located in the large suburb of San Dimas, LIFE Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 72nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 10 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, bible degree recipients typically earn an average of $24,739 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$18,439 Median Starting Salary
$24,500 Median Student Debt

Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, bible degree recipients usually make about $18,439 in their early careers.

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Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Fresno. This university ranks 59th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Fresno Pacific in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the bible program earn about $24,063 in their early career salary.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
62.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 8 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Westminster Seminary California in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Westminster Theological Seminary in California

Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 300 7
Oregon 266 48
Hawaii 164 2
Alaska 119 5

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

Bible Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies 275

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,302
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 213
Missionary Studies 131
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 111
Religious Education 53
Sacred Music 43

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