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2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

21 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,402 Bible Degrees Awarded
$28,477 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in biblical studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #146 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,402 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 the Southeast Region 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. For our Best Overall Biblical Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the bible degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Bible

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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
165 Bible Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

Johnson University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biblical studies. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.

There were about 165 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, bible degree recipients usually earn an average of $27,151 at the beginning of their careers.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Bible Degrees Awarded
$27,420 Median Starting Salary

Columbia International University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #158 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CIU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 71 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at CIU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the bible program earn an average of $27,420 for their early career.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
250 Bible Degrees Awarded
29.2% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in biblical studies has to check out Liberty University. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 250 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available. Those biblical studies students who get their degree from Liberty University earn $2,758 more than the standard bible grad.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$28,728 Median Starting Salary
$21,132 Median Student Debt

Any student pursuing a degree in biblical studies needs to look into Harding University. Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Searcy. A Best Colleges rank of #618 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harding is a great university overall.

There were approximately 28 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program report average early career income of $28,728.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KY
37.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 24 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Asbury Seminary in the most recent data year.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Bible Degrees Awarded
$27,892 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #818 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Regent is a great university overall.

There were roughly 44 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the bible program earn about $27,892 in the first couple years of working.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In FL

Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #426 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SEU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at SEU in the most recent data year.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Bible Degrees Awarded
15.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 33 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at FHU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biblical studies degree program at Freed-Hardeman University get $2,472 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Freed-Hardeman University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Bible Degrees Awarded
15.1% Growth in Graduates

Appalachian Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Mount Hope.

There were approximately 53 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian Bible College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the bible program earn an average of $20,594 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Appalachian Bible College

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
38 Bible Degrees Awarded
$26,994 Median Starting Salary

Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jackson. This university ranks 9th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 38 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Belhaven in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program report average early career earnings of $26,994.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 91
Florida 282 119
North Carolina 279 127
Virginia 274 167
Tennessee 269 242
South Carolina 248 123
Kentucky 244 90
Louisiana 242 18
Mississippi 234 69
Arkansas 234 48
Alabama 233 42
West Virginia 207 45

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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 1,402

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 5,813
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 806
Missionary Studies 291
Sacred Music 288
Religious Education 281
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 147

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