2026 Best Biblical Studies Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biblical Studies certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Moody Bible Institute earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,786. Students borrow a median of $13,097 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read the full report on Moody Bible Institute
A rank of #2 makes Crown College one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Crown College graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,410. Crown College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,574 in debt. Read the full report on Crown College
You'll be in good company at Colorado Christian University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Colorado Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. Graduates carry a median of $45,738 in student loans. Get the full Colorado Christian University report
You'll be in good company at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,530. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $23,385. See the full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary profile
Liberty University came in at #5 on this year's Biblical Studies ranking in the United States. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans. See the full Liberty University profile
Eastern University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,400. Students borrow a median of $28,584 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read more about Eastern University
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,648. Students borrow a median of $38,685 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. See the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global profile
Arizona Christian University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full Arizona Christian University report
Campbellsville University placed #9 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Campbellsville University
Letourneau University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on Letourneau University
Family Of Faith College did well this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Family Of Faith College profile
Grand Canyon University did well this year, earning the #12 position. More on Grand Canyon University
Kansas Christian College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. More on Kansas Christian College
Pacific Islands University placed #14 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Pacific Islands University
Monmouth College
Monmouth College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Monmouth College report
Belmont University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full Belmont University report
Oklahoma Christian University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. More on Oklahoma Christian University
Ouachita Baptist University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Ouachita Baptist University
Southeastern University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Southeastern University
Howard Payne University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Howard Payne University
Catholic University Of America landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Catholic University Of America
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College did well this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College profile
Spring Arbor University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Spring Arbor University report
Regent University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on Regent University
Southern Adventist University did well this year, earning the #25 position. More on Southern Adventist University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biblical Studies Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Kentucky Christian University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Kentucky Christian University
Sioux Falls Seminary did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Sioux Falls Seminary profile
Lancaster Bible College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. More on Lancaster Bible College
North Park University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full North Park University report
Kentucky Mountain Bible College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Toccoa Falls College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Toccoa Falls College
University Of St Thomas Texas did well this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full University Of St Thomas Texas report
University Of The Cumberlands placed #33 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of The Cumberlands report
Yeshiva University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Yeshiva University
International Baptist College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on International Baptist College
Piedmont International University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on Piedmont International University
Covenant Theological Seminary landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Covenant Theological Seminary
Covenant College
Covenant College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full Covenant College report
Malone University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Malone University
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. See the full Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach profile
Trinity International University Illinois placed #41 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Trinity International University Illinois
Athenaeum Of Ohio landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Athenaeum Of Ohio
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences profile
Union University
Union University placed #44 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full Union University profile
Dallas Christian College did well this year, earning the #45 position. More on Dallas Christian College
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Catholic Theological Union At Chicago
William Jessup University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. See the full William Jessup University profile
Aquinas Institute Of Theology placed #48 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Aquinas Institute Of Theology
Asbury University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read more about Asbury University
Carson Newman College did well this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Carson Newman College profile
Related Biblical Studies Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Biblical Studies Schools (All Levels)
- Best Biblical Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Biblical Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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