2023 Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree 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 Value Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for Bible students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the best value school in the Plains States Region for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
MBTS undergraduate students pay an average of $9,020 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Bible majors at MBTS accumulate an average of around $25,064 in student debt.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ozark Christian College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Joplin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ozark Christian College are $14,260 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Bible graduates from Ozark Christian College carry an average student debtload of $24,326.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Crown College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Crown are $28,110 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northwestern - St Paul. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northwestern are $34,180 per year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $353.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Central University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central University are $27,200 per year.
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Manhattan Christian College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Manhattan, MCC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MCC are $17,605 a year. 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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Bethel University Minnesota ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bethel University Minnesota are $40,080 a year.
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Evangel University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Evangel are $25,748 a year.
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 |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 203 |
| Minnesota | 290 |
| Kansas | 39 |
| Iowa | 67 |
| Nebraska | 11 |
| North Dakota | 32 |
| South Dakota | 17 |
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Biblical Studies Related Majors for Bible
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 8 schools only.
- 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.