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2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

7 Colleges in the Plains States Region
707 Bible Degrees Awarded
$28,727 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.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Plains States 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 707 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 Plains States 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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Associate Degrees in Bible
Bachelor's Degrees in Bible
Doctor's Degrees in Bible

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Plains States 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.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Bible

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Bible Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in biblical studies needs to check out Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 66 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,441.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
194 Bible Degrees Awarded
$34,240 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in biblical studies needs to check out University of Northwestern - St Paul. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 194 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biblical studies program at University of Northwestern - St Paul make $5,513 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Bible Degrees Awarded
37.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in biblical studies needs to take a look at Crown College. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 38th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 62 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Crown in the most recent data year. Biblical Studies degree recipients from Crown College get an earnings boost of around $5,700 over the average earnings of biblical studies graduates.

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North Central University
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MN
28.6% Growth in Graduates

North Central University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in biblical studies. North Central University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #349 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means North Central University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 7 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at North Central University in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN
35.7% Growth in Graduates

Bethel University Minnesota is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #391 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bethel University Minnesota is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethel University Minnesota in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Bible Degrees Awarded
$28,438 Median Starting Salary

Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Joplin.

There were roughly 32 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Ozark Christian College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the bible program make around $28,438 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Ozark Christian College

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$20,377 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Manhattan, MCC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 23 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the bible program make about $20,377 for their early career.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Manhattan Christian College

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
41 Bible Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 37th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 41 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Evangel in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Evangel University

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 285
Missouri 283 186
Kansas 266 39
Iowa 264 67
Nebraska 238 11
North Dakota 210 32
South Dakota 204 15

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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 707

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,649
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 326
Missionary Studies 263
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 137
Religious Education 133
Sacred Music 41
Religious Institution Administration and Law 4

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