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2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
392 Bible Degrees Awarded
$22,714 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 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 392 degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biblical Studies School

Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of biblical studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biblical Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Bible
Bachelor's Degrees in Bible
Master's Degrees in Bible
Doctor's Degrees in Bible

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision. 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 the Middle Atlantic Region

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 Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Bible

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
178 Bible Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Lancaster Bible College if you wish to pursue a degree in biblical studies. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #387 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Lancaster Bible College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 178 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Lancaster Bible College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program report average early career income of $24,094.

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Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Bible Degrees Awarded
30.8% Growth in Graduates

Clarks Summit University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in biblical studies. Located in the suburb of Clarks Summit, CSU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 78 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at CSU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biblical studies program at Clarks Summit University make $4,147 more than the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in biblical studies needs to look into Catholic University of America. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #367 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CUA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 5 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at CUA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In PA

Any student who is interested in biblical studies has to take a look at Eastern University. EU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Davids. This university ranks 69th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 3 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at EU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Eastern University

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Davis College
Pottersville, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$21,176 Median Starting Salary
$23,500 Median Student Debt

Located in the suburb of Pottersville, Davis College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Davis College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program report average early career earnings of $21,176.

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Nyack College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
39 Bible Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New York, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 115th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 39 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Nyack in the most recent year we have data available.

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Drew University
Madison, NJ

Drew is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Madison. This university ranks 29th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.More information about a degree in biblical studies from Drew University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$17,346 Median Starting Salary
$9,651 Median Student Debt

Elim is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Lima.

There were about 24 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Elim in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program state that they receive average early career income of $17,346.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Elim Bible Institute and College

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 300
New York 333 80
New Jersey 273 4
District of Columbia 188 5

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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Biblical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Bible Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies 392

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 2,018
Missionary Studies 300
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 241
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 168
Religious Education 139
Sacred Music 32
Religious Institution Administration and Law 22

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