2026 Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biblical Studies graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 institutions 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 compile 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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent 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. Moody Bible Institute graduates 62% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,786 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. Get the full Moody Bible Institute report
You'll be in good company at Grand Canyon University, which ranked #2 this year. This private for-profit school is set in Phoenix, AZ. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,027 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read the full report on Grand Canyon University
You'll be in good company at Bethel University Minnesota, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $44,226. Graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. Read the full report on Bethel University Minnesota
A rank of #4 makes Covenant Theological Seminary one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Saint Louis, MO, Covenant Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Covenant Theological Seminary report
Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Kansas City, MO, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Nazarene Theological Seminary
Johnson University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,122. Graduates carry a median of $24,375 in student loans. Read more about Johnson University
Westminster Theological Seminary ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Glenside, PA. See the full Westminster Theological Seminary profile
Liberty University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans. Get the full Liberty University report
Belhaven University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Located in Jackson, MS, Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $30,250 in tuition and fees. Belhaven University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $38,582 in debt. See the full Belhaven University profile
Columbia International University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia International University graduates 46% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,900. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $21,500. Read the full report on Columbia International University
Biola University placed #12 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Based in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,984. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $27,000. Get the full Biola University report
Regent University placed #13 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $30,332. See the full Regent University profile
The Masters College And Seminary ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on The Masters College And Seminary
Virginia Baptist College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Read the full report on Virginia Baptist College
Faulkner University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. More on Faulkner University
Northwest University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northwest University profile
University Of The Cumberlands ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full University Of The Cumberlands report
Wesley Biblical Seminary placed #18 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full Wesley Biblical Seminary profile
Asbury University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Asbury University
Eastern Mennonite University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. More on Eastern Mennonite University
Urshan Graduate School Of Theology ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full Urshan Graduate School Of Theology report
Samford University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. See the full Samford University profile
Trinity International University Illinois came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read more about Trinity International University Illinois
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global profile
Rosedale Bible College placed #25 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Rosedale Bible College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bayamon Central University placed #27 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Bayamon Central University report
Horizon University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Horizon University
Ouachita Baptist University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Ouachita Baptist University report
Yale University
Yale University placed #30 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Yale University report
Montana Bible College placed #31 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Montana Bible College
Southeastern Baptist College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Southeastern Baptist College
The University Of Findlay ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full The University Of Findlay report
Belmont University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full Belmont University profile
Boise Bible College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. More on Boise Bible College
Simpson University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Simpson University profile
Fresno Pacific University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Fresno Pacific University
Ashland University placed #38 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Ashland University
Great Northern University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Great Northern University
Providence College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Get the full Providence College report
South Florida Bible College And Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #41 position. More on South Florida Bible College And Theological Seminary
Universidad Teologica Del Caribe landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. See the full Universidad Teologica Del Caribe profile
Sattler College
Sattler College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Sattler College
College Of The Ozarks placed #44 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full College Of The Ozarks profile
Carolina College Of Biblical Studies ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on Carolina College Of Biblical Studies
Elim Bible Institute And College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Elim Bible Institute And College
Trinity Christian College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Trinity Christian College
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Get the full Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach report
Corban University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. More on Corban University
Grace College Of Divinity placed #50 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Grace College Of Divinity
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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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