2023 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You
Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southwest Region to see which 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.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Southwest Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Biblical Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the best value school in the Southwest Region for Biblical studies students. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Criswell College is a great value for Biblical studies students. Criswell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Criswell College are $12,750 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dallas Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a great value for Biblical studies students. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University 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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $17,404 a year. The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out is $29,875. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Dallas Baptist University is a great value for Biblical studies students. Located in the city of Dallas, DBU 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 DBU are $33,620 a year.
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Houston Baptist University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HBU are $35,500 per year.
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Hardin - Simmons University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons 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 Hardin - Simmons are $31,686 a year.
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With a ranking of #8, Oral Roberts University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ORU are $31,558 per year.
Request InformationBest Biblical Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best Biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 398 |
| Arizona | 26 |
| Oklahoma | 36 |
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Majors Related to Bible
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
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