Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

11 Colleges
$25,837 Avg Salary
$26,068 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for Bible majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Biblical Studies Schools

#1

Multnomah University

Portland, OR

Our analysis found Multnomah University to be the best school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of Portland, Multnomah University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Multnomah University take out is $24,998. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $183, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Multnomah University

#2

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.

Read More…

The excellent programs at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Bible majors at School of Urban Missions take out an average of $28,835 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read More…

The excellent programs at The Master’s University and Seminary helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at The Master’s University and Seminary

#5

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.

On average, Bible graduates from Biola take out $26,443 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read More…

#6

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region list. LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of San Dimas.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at LIFE Bible College take out is $26,134.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Life Pacific College

Westminster Theological Seminary in California landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary in California Report

Fresno Pacific University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.

Bible majors at Fresno Pacific take out an average of $25,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read More…

Hope International University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Hope International University

#10

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read More…

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best Biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 273
Washington 7
Oregon 50
Hawaii 2
Alaska 5

Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

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 11 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.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.