2026 Best Biblical Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biblical Studies doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Piedmont International University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biblical Studies doctoral degree schools in the United States. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $17,575. Graduates carry a median of $20,926 in student loans. Read more about Piedmont International University
The strong Biblical Studies programs at Catholic University Of America earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit institution. Catholic University Of America posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $58,378. Students borrow a median of $25,771 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. See the full Catholic University Of America profile
The strong Biblical Studies programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earned it the #3 place in the United States. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,530. Graduates carry a median of $23,385 in student loans. See the full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary profile
A rank of #4 makes Asbury Theological Seminary one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Wilmore, KY, Asbury Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Asbury Theological Seminary
You'll be in good company at Lancaster Bible College, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lancaster Bible College graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,990. Lancaster Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,269 in debt. Read the full report on Lancaster Bible College
North Greenville University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tigerville, SC. North Greenville University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,800. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on North Greenville University
Northwestern College Minnesota ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Northwestern College Minnesota
Rochester College placed #8 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Rochester College report
Luther Rice University And Seminary ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. See the full Luther Rice University And Seminary profile
Northeastern Seminary landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northeastern Seminary
Providence College placed #11 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Providence College
Hobe Sound Bible College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Hobe Sound Bible College
Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. See the full Oklahoma Baptist University profile
Southeastern University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. More on Southeastern University
Northpoint Bible College placed #15 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Northpoint Bible College
Kentucky Mountain Bible College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read more about Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Liberty University placed #17 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Liberty University
Nazarene Bible College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full Nazarene Bible College profile
Andrews University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Andrews University
George Fox University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full George Fox University report
Gods Bible School And College placed #21 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Gods Bible School And College report
Grand Canyon University did well this year, earning the #22 position. More on Grand Canyon University
Montreat College
Montreat College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full Montreat College report
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #24 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Life Pacific College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on Life Pacific College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biblical Studies Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Bluffton University placed #26 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full Bluffton University profile
Manhattan Christian College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about Manhattan Christian College
Eastern University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern University report
Emmaus Bible College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Emmaus Bible College
Moody Bible Institute placed #30 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Moody Bible Institute
Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America profile
Maranatha Baptist Bible College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Get the full Maranatha Baptist Bible College report
Virginia Baptist College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on Virginia Baptist College
Campbellsville University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Campbellsville University report
Brewton Parker College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. See the full Brewton Parker College profile
California Baptist University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read more about California Baptist University
Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University report
Toccoa Falls College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read more about Toccoa Falls College
Athens State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Athens State University
Aquinas Institute Of Theology did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Aquinas Institute Of Theology
Bryan College Dayton came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bryan College Dayton report
Institute Of Lutheran Theology placed #42 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Institute Of Lutheran Theology
International Baptist College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on International Baptist College
Brite Divinity School placed #44 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full Brite Divinity School profile
Grace College And Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Grace College And Theological Seminary profile
Bridges Christian College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full Bridges Christian College report
Rosedale Bible College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Rosedale Bible College
Saint Meinrad School Of Theology came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full Saint Meinrad School Of Theology profile
Ouachita Baptist University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Ouachita Baptist University report
Pacific Bible College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Pacific Bible College
Related Biblical Studies Rankings
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- Best Biblical Studies Schools (All Levels)
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- 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
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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