2023 Best Value Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate 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.
The Best Value Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value graduate certificate programs for Bible students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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 Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Biblical Studies
Our analysis found Bethel University Minnesota to be the best value school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Bethel University Minnesota graduate students pay an average of $11,700 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bethel University Minnesota also did well on our Best Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nazarene Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Nazarene Theological Seminary graduate students pay an average of $10,210 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Covenant Theological Seminary is a great value for Biblical studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Covenant Seminary graduate students pay an average of $14,820 in tuition and fees each year.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
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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 3 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.