2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, Biblical studies was ranked #145 in the country. In fact 4,119 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
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Top 10 Best Biblical Studies Schools
Our analysis found Crown College to be the best school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
On average, Bible graduates from Crown take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Northwestern - St Paul is a great place for Biblical studies students. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.
On average, Bible graduates from Northwestern take out $23,522 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $353.
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The excellent programs at Covenant Theological Seminary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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The excellent programs at Bethel University Minnesota helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Nazarene Theological Seminary is a great place for Biblical studies students. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
Bible majors at MBTS take out an average of $24,210 in student loans while working on their egree.
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North Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Ozark Christian College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin.
On average, Bible graduates from Ozark Christian College take out $23,600 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Manhattan Christian College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Located in the city of Manhattan, MCC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, Bible majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $207.
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With a ranking of #10, Evangel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Biblical Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best Biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Missouri | 203 |
Minnesota | 290 |
Kansas | 39 |
Iowa | 67 |
Nebraska | 11 |
North Dakota | 32 |
South Dakota | 17 |
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Biblical Studies Related Rankings by Major
One of 7 majors within the area of study, Biblical studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Bible
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 10 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.