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2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

8 Colleges in the Southwest Region
462 Bible Degrees Awarded
$29,192 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 reviewed 8 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biblical studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 462 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 Southwest 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. 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.

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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 Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Region Schools in Bible

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Bible Degrees Awarded
$27,891 Median Starting Salary

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in biblical studies. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Waxahachie. This university ranks 58th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 73 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program report average early career earnings of $27,891.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
147 Bible Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Dallas Theological Seminary if you wish to pursue a degree in biblical studies. Located in the city of Dallas, DTS Dallas is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 147 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at DTS Dallas in the most recent data year.

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It is hard to beat Dallas Baptist University if you want to pursue a degree in biblical studies. Located in the city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #996 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DBU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 25 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at DBU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program state that they receive average early career income of $30,688.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Dallas Baptist University

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Criswell College
Dallas, TX

Criswell College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies. Criswell College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Dallas.

There were roughly 13 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Criswell College in the most recent data year. After graduating, bible degree recipients generally earn around $28,997 in their early careers.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
12.5% Growth in Graduates

ORU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tulsa. A Best Colleges rank of #1081 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ORU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 16 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at ORU in the most recent data year.

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Brite Divinity School
Fort Worth, TX

Brite Divinity is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth.More information about a degree in biblical studies from Brite Divinity School

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TX
14.3% Growth in Graduates

HBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Houston. This university ranks 67th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 7 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at HBU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Houston Baptist University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TX

Hardin - Simmons is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Abilene. This university ranks 79th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 3 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Hardin - Simmons in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 398
Arizona 287 7
Oklahoma 257 36

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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 462

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,105
Religious Education 466
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 387
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 120
Missionary Studies 51
Sacred Music 50

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