2026 Best Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biblical Studies associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Moody Bible Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biblical Studies associate's degree schools in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Moody Bible Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. Students from in state pay about $15,786 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $13,097. See the full Moody Bible Institute profile
Piedmont International University came in at #2 on this year's Biblical Studies ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winston-Salem, NC. Piedmont International University graduates 21% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,575. Piedmont International University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $20,926 in debt. Read more about Piedmont International University
The strong Biblical Studies programs at Colorado Christian University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakewood, CO. Colorado Christian University graduates 63% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,846. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $45,738. Get the full Colorado Christian University report
You'll be in good company at Crown College, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $31,410 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $26,574. See the full Crown College profile
A rank of #5 makes Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary one of the top choices in the United States. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,530 in tuition and fees. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $23,385 in debt. More on Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
North Central University placed #7 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. North Central University is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. North Central University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $32,220. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $25,496. More on North Central University
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Waxahachie, TX, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,064. Graduates carry a median of $28,938 in student loans. Read more about Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Johnson University placed #9 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johnson University graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,122. Johnson University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $24,375 in debt. More on Johnson University
Life Pacific College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in San Dimas, CA, Life Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $22,118. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on Life Pacific College
Belhaven University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Jackson, MS, Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit institution. Belhaven University graduates 48% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $30,250 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $38,582. See the full Belhaven University profile
Columbia International University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, SC. Columbia International University graduates 46% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $27,900 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $21,500. Read the full report on Columbia International University
Elim Bible Institute And College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Lima, NY, Elim Bible Institute And College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,678. Elim Bible Institute And College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $11,998 in debt. More on Elim Bible Institute And College
Appalachian Bible College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Mount Hope, WV, Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Appalachian Bible College posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Students from in state pay about $18,760 in tuition and fees. Appalachian Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $12,865 in debt. Get the full Appalachian Bible College report
Valor Christian College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Canal Winchester, OH, Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,612. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $18,686. More on Valor Christian College
Davis College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Pottersville, NY, Davis College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $18,000 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $27,000. More on Davis College
Northpoint Bible College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Based in Haverhill, MA, Northpoint Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Northpoint Bible College graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,160. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. More on Northpoint Bible College
Lancaster Bible College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lancaster Bible College posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,990. Students borrow a median of $26,269 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on Lancaster Bible College
Manhattan Christian College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Manhattan Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Manhattan, KS. Manhattan Christian College graduates 46% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,126. Manhattan Christian College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $25,250 in debt. More on Manhattan Christian College
Trinity Baptist College did well this year, earning the #22 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jacksonville, FL. Trinity Baptist College graduates 28% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,100. Graduates carry a median of $26,115 in student loans. See the full Trinity Baptist College profile
Mid Atlantic Christian University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Elizabeth City, NC, Mid Atlantic Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 22% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,280. Students borrow a median of $23,422 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Mid Atlantic Christian University
Abilene Christian University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. See the full Abilene Christian University profile
Biola University
Biola University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Biola University
Corban University did well this year, earning the #23 position. More on Corban University
Athens State University placed #24 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Athens State University
Oak Hills Christian College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. More on Oak Hills Christian College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Florida College
Florida College placed #27 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full Florida College profile
Boston University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Boston University
Luther Rice University And Seminary came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Luther Rice University And Seminary
Ozark Christian College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. See the full Ozark Christian College profile
Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read more about Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary
Rosedale Bible College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Rosedale Bible College
Carson Newman College did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on Carson Newman College
Montreat College
Montreat College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full Montreat College profile
Sioux Falls Seminary ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Sioux Falls Seminary
Boston Baptist College placed #36 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Boston Baptist College
Southwestern Christian College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full Southwestern Christian College report
Westminster Theological Seminary In California did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Westminster Theological Seminary In California
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Catholic Theological Union At Chicago
Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary
Aquinas Institute Of Theology landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Aquinas Institute Of Theology
Phoenix Seminary
Phoenix Seminary did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Phoenix Seminary
Williams Baptist College did well this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Williams Baptist College profile
Seminario Evangelico De Puerto Rico came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Seminario Evangelico De Puerto Rico
University Of The Cumberlands ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read more about University Of The Cumberlands
Wheaton College Illinois placed #46 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Wheaton College Illinois
New Life Theological Seminary ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on New Life Theological Seminary
Providence College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. More on Providence College
Roberts Wesleyan College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Get the full Roberts Wesleyan College report
Grace College And Theological Seminary came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Grace College And Theological Seminary
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 243 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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