2026 Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Biblical Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biblical studies programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 243 schools to find the best for biblical studies students.
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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the United States
These are the top schools for a master’s degree in biblical studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Biblical Studies
Our analysis ranked Moody Bible Institute the best school in the country for a degree in biblical studies. Set in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Moody Bible Institute earn around $53,860 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,097.
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Biola University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of La Mirada. Biola University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 22 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Biola University in the most recent year. Biblical Studies graduates of Biola University earn a median of $50,058 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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A rank of #3 makes Cornerstone University one of the top schools for biblical studies. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornerstone University in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Cornerstone University earn a median of $44,501 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,243.
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Students looking for a strong biblical studies program will find one at University Of The Cumberlands, which ranked #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Williamsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. University Of The Cumberlands awarded about 15 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from University Of The Cumberlands earn around $50,547 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete this degree.
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Maranatha Baptist Bible College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biblical studies, ranking #5. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Watertown. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Maranatha Baptist Bible College awarded about 15 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Maranatha Baptist Bible College earn a median of $56,298 early in their careers.
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Ozark Christian College came in at #6 for biblical studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Joplin. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 11 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Ozark Christian College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biblical studies program make about $31,345 in their early career. Ozark Christian College graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans.
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Lancaster Bible College earned the #7 position for biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lancaster Bible College awarded about 10 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $35,132. Students borrow a median of $26,269 to complete this degree.
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Liberty University came in at #8 for biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Liberty University awarded about 73 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $38,739 early in their careers. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans.
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Colorado Christian University placed #9 among the best biblical studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 29 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Christian University in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $39,189 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $45,738 to complete this degree.
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Luther Rice University And Seminary came in at #10 for biblical studies this year. Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia. About 11 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Luther Rice University And Seminary in the most recent year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Luther Rice University And Seminary earn around $37,863 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $36,730 to complete this degree.
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Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Set in the suburb of El Dorado Hills, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary graduates 14% of students within six years. About 10 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary generally make around $26,407. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $29,299 in student loans.
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Belhaven University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jackson. Belhaven University graduates 48% of students within six years. Belhaven University awarded about 67 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Belhaven University generally make around $35,275. Typical student debt for the program is $38,582.
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Asbury Theological Seminary ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Wilmore. Asbury Theological Seminary awarded about 51 biblical studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies graduates of Asbury Theological Seminary earn a median of $44,082 early in their careers.
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Bob Jones University landed the #14 spot for biblical studies this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Bob Jones University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Bob Jones University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biblical studies degree from Bob Jones University earn around $40,538 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,497 to complete this degree.
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Denver Seminary came in at #15 for biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Denver Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. About 23 biblical studies degrees were awarded at Denver Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Denver Seminary generally make around $46,303.
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Grace Bible College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Wyoming, Grace Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Grace Bible College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Grace Bible College generally make around $30,263. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Virginia Baptist College earned the #17 position for biblical studies this year. Located in the town of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Baptist College in the most recent data year.
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Other Biblical Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 243 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.
