2026 Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Biblical Studies master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 243 schools 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 analyzed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Moody Bible Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best Biblical Studies master's degree schools in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $15,786. Graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. More on Moody Bible Institute
Out of the 243 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Read more about Dallas Theological Seminary
Colorado Christian University came in at #3 on this year's Biblical Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Colorado Christian University graduates 63% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,846. Graduates carry a median of $45,738 in student loans. Read more about Colorado Christian University
Out of the 243 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Piedmont International University landed the #4 spot. Set 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,575. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $20,926. More on Piedmont International University
The Masters College And Seminary did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Santa Clarita, CA, The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The Masters College And Seminary posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,020. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $22,089. Read the full report on The Masters College And Seminary
Freed Hardeman University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Henderson, TN. Freed Hardeman University graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,620. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $25,000. Get the full Freed Hardeman University report
Johnson University placed #8 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Students from in state pay about $21,122 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,375. Read the full report on Johnson University
Yale University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Get the full Yale University report
Catholic University Of America came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Catholic University Of America posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,378. Graduates carry a median of $25,771 in student loans. Read the full report on Catholic University Of America
Asbury Theological Seminary came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Wilmore, KY, Asbury Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Asbury Theological Seminary
Erskine College And Seminary placed #12 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Due West, SC. Erskine College And Seminary posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,710. Erskine College And Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Erskine College And Seminary report
Luther Rice University And Seminary came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Lithonia, GA, Luther Rice University And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,320. Luther Rice University And Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $36,730 in debt. Read more about Luther Rice University And Seminary
Lancaster Bible College did well this year, earning the #14 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lancaster, PA. Lancaster Bible College posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $29,990. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $26,269. See the full Lancaster Bible College profile
Columbia International University placed #16 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,900. Columbia International University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. See the full Columbia International University profile
Grace College And Theological Seminary ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winona Lake, IN. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,645. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Read the full report on Grace College And Theological Seminary
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Set in South Hamilton, MA, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
George Fox University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. George Fox University is a private not-for-profit school based in Newberg, OR. George Fox University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $41,320. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $25,324. Read the full report on George Fox University
Westminster Theological Seminary In California did well this year, earning the #20 position. Westminster Theological Seminary In California is a private not-for-profit school based in Escondido, CA. Read more about Westminster Theological Seminary In California
Biola University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Biola University is a private not-for-profit school based in La Mirada, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,984. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. See the full Biola University profile
North Greenville University placed #22 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. North Greenville University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Students from in state pay about $25,800 in tuition and fees. North Greenville University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. See the full North Greenville University profile
Ashland University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Ashland University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ashland, OH. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $31,210. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,536. See the full Ashland University profile
Kentucky Christian University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Grayson, KY. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,300. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $28,750. Get the full Kentucky Christian University report
Fresno Pacific University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Based in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,660. Students borrow a median of $24,596 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Get the full Fresno Pacific University report
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Located in El Dorado Hills, CA, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary graduates 14% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,460. Graduates carry a median of $29,299 in student loans. See the full Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary profile
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Set in Waxahachie, TX, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $28,938. More on Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Cornerstone University placed #29 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Grand Rapids, MI. About 63% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,000. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $29,243. Get the full Cornerstone University report
Liberty University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $22,274. Read the full report on Liberty University
Regent University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. 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. Regent University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $30,332 in debt. More on Regent University
Trinity International University Illinois landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Deerfield, IL. About 46% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,320. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $26,892. See the full Trinity International University Illinois profile
Northpoint Bible College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Haverhill, MA. About 52% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,160. Northpoint Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Northpoint Bible College
Grace Bible College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wyoming, MI. About 51% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,190 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $27,000. See the full Grace Bible College profile
Trinity Baptist College did well this year, earning the #35 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jacksonville, FL. About 28% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,100. Graduates carry a median of $26,115 in student loans. Read the full report on Trinity Baptist College
Lee University placed #37 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Based in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lee University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,790. Graduates carry a median of $28,042 in student loans. Read more about Lee University
Denver Seminary ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Littleton, CO. See the full Denver Seminary profile
Oral Roberts University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in Tulsa, OK, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Students borrow a median of $28,022 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on Oral Roberts University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. See the full Mount Vernon Nazarene University profile
Shasta Bible College And Graduate School placed #37 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Shasta Bible College And Graduate School
Simpson University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. See the full Simpson University profile
Southwestern Christian College placed #39 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southwestern Christian College
Rosedale Bible College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Biblical Studies schools. Get the full Rosedale Bible College report
Boston Baptist College did well this year, earning the #41 position. More on Boston Baptist College
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on Catholic Theological Union At Chicago
Messiah College
Messiah College did well this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Messiah College profile
Eastern University did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Eastern University profile
Grand Canyon University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Grand Canyon University
Hobe Sound Bible College did well this year, earning the #47 position. More on Hobe Sound Bible College
Sattler College
Sattler College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full Sattler College profile
Oklahoma Christian University placed #49 among Biblical Studies schools in the United States. More on Oklahoma Christian University
Houston Baptist University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Houston Baptist University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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