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2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges
$28,727 Avg Salary
$25,905 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the Bible programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Biblical Studies Schools

#1

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Our 2023 rankings named Crown College the best school in the Plains States Region for Biblical studies students. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northwestern - St Paul. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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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#3

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Covenant Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bethel University Minnesota is a great place for Biblical studies students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

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 small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary Report

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. 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.

Full Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#7

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN

North Central University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Ozark Christian College did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small 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 small city of Manhattan, MCC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly 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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#10

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Evangel University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best Biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 203
Minnesota 290
Kansas 39
Iowa 67
Nebraska 11
North Dakota 32
South Dakota 17

One of 7 majors within the area of study, Biblical studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 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.

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