2023 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value 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.
Top 10 Best Biblical Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the best value school in the Plains States Region for Biblical studies students. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MBTS are $9,020 a year. Bible majors at MBTS take out an average of $24,210 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kansas City, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Covenant Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Covenant Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ozark Christian College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin.
Ozark Christian College undergraduate students pay an average of $14,260 in tuition and fees each year. On average, Bible graduates from Ozark Christian College take out $23,600 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bethel University Minnesota is a great value for Biblical studies students. Located in the large 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Bethel University Minnesota is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Crown College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Crown are $28,110 a year. On average, Bible graduates from Crown take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Northwestern - St Paul ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies 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. 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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With a ranking of #8, North Central University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
North Central University undergraduate students pay an average of $27,200 in tuition and fees each year.
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Manhattan Christian College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Manhattan, MCC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $17,605 per year. 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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Evangel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized 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.
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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 10 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.
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