2023 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for Bible majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Piedmont International University to be the best school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Bible majors at Piedmont International University accumulate an average of around $29,894 in student debt.
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Out of the 23 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Luther Rice is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lithonia.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Bible majors at Luther Rice accumulate an average of around $38,286 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southeastern University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lipscomb University is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Freed-Hardeman University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bible majors at FHU take out an average of $21,636 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Harding University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree Biblical studies programs. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Searcy.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Bible majors at Harding accumulate an average of around $21,034 in student debt.
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Johnson University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Bible majors at Johnson University take out an average of $25,011 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $294, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, Johnson University Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Kissimmee, JUFL is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, Bible graduates from JUFL take out $25,011 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $294, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for Biblical studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Cleveland.
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With a ranking of #10, Columbia International University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. CIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at CIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,854. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $168, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request InformationBest Biblical Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best Biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 91 |
| Virginia | 233 |
| North Carolina | 132 |
| Florida | 119 |
| Tennessee | 243 |
| Kentucky | 90 |
| South Carolina | 125 |
| Louisiana | 20 |
| Arkansas | 48 |
| Alabama | 42 |
| Mississippi | 72 |
| West Virginia | 45 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Bible
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Bible
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.