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Best Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in California

2023 Best Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in California

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$43,980 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Biblical Studies Master's Degree School for You

With 273 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, Biblical studies is the #165 most popular major in California.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Biblical Studies Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in California to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for Bible majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Biblical Studies

Our analysis found The Master’s University and Seminary to be the best school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in California. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster Theological Seminary in California landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Biola University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in California. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno Pacific University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their master’s degree. 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.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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 5 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.

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