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2026 Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools

There are 74 schools that offer a degree in Biblical Studies mostly online. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

Today’s Biblical Studies students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. This report analyzed 74 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Biblical Studies programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our 2026 rankings named Liberty University the most popular online school in the U.S. for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 39% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,414. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Liberty University

Colorado Christian University landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lakewood, CO, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 57% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,478. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Colorado Christian University

#3

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 60% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Women make up 42% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $34,976. Read More…

#4

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA

Emmaus Bible College landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Dubuque, IA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 51% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $29,569. Read More…

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Kansas City, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 67% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Women make up 11% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $51,554. Read More…

#6

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Belhaven University comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Belhaven University is a private nonprofit school located in Jackson, MS. About 75% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Women make up 37% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $38,216. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Belhaven University

#7

Kairos University

Sioux Falls, SD

Kairos University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 79 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 34% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Kairos University

#8

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Regent University is a private nonprofit school located in Virginia Beach, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 35% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,499. Read More…

College of Biblical Studies-Houston comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Houston, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 41% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,574. Read More…

Grace School of Theology comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Conroe, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 34% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Biblical Studies at Grace School of Theology Report

#11

NationsUniversity

New Orleans, LA

NationsUniversity landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. NationsUniversity is a private nonprofit school located in New Orleans, LA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 55 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 13% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read More…

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Ankeny, IA. About 75% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 45% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $26,513. Full Biblical Studies at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Report

Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lithonia, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 40 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 38% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,925. Full Biblical Studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary Report

Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Fayetteville, NC, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Women make up 54% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $36,283. Read More…

#15

Welch College

Gallatin, TN

Welch College comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Welch College is a private nonprofit school located in Gallatin, TN. About 67% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. This school awarded 38 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 53% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $31,707. Full Biblical Studies at Welch College Report

#16

Trinity Baptist College

Jacksonville, FL

Trinity Baptist College landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Trinity Baptist College is a private nonprofit school located in Jacksonville, FL. About 67% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Women make up 41% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $29,966. Full Biblical Studies at Trinity Baptist College Report

#17

Veritas Baptist College

Lawrenceburg, IN

Veritas Baptist College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Veritas Baptist College is a private nonprofit school located in Lawrenceburg, IN. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. About 22% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Full Biblical Studies at Veritas Baptist College Report

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in El Dorado Hills, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 25 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 52% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $27,268. Read More…

#19

Amridge University

Montgomery, AL

Amridge University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Montgomery, AL, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Women make up 21% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,600. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Amridge University

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Ellendale, ND, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 24 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 54% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $27,387. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Pineville, KY, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 23 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 22% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read More…

#22

Davis College

Pottersville, NY

Davis College landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Davis College is a private nonprofit school located in Pottersville, NY. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 23 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 35% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $25,817. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Davis College

#23

Denver Seminary

Littleton, CO

Denver Seminary landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Denver Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Littleton, CO. About 100% of degrees in Biblical Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Women make up 56% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $47,760. Full Biblical Studies at Denver Seminary Report

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a private nonprofit school located in Marion, IN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 23 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 52% of the Biblical Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $55,743. Read More…

Evangel University-College of Online Learning landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Springfield, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 21 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 24% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $36,453. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Evangel University-College of Online Learning

#26

Toccoa Falls College

Toccoa Falls, GA
#27

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY
#28

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX
#29

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, AZ
#32

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY
#36

Lee University

Cleveland, TN
#37

Bridges Christian College

New Orleans, LA
#38

Calvary University

Kansas City, MO
#39

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ
#40

Horizon University

Indianapolis, IN
#42

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL
#43

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, MO
#44

Gods Bible School and College

Cincinnati, OH
#47

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH
#49

Barclay College

Haviland, KS
#50

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great online schools for this major that just missed the list above.

Rank College Location
51 Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America Santa Fe Springs, CA
52 Universidad Teologica del Caribe Trujillo Alto, PR
53 World Mission University Los Angeles, CA
54 Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC
55 Family of Faith Christian University Shawnee, OK
56 Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Charlotte, NC
57 Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO
58 Summit Christian College Gering, NE
59 Bethesda University Anaheim, CA
60 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA
61 Manna University Fayetteville, NC
62 Valor Christian College Canal Winchester, OH
63 Ascent College Gainesville, VA
64 Institute of Lutheran Theology Brookings, SD
65 Shasta Bible College and Graduate School Redding, CA
66 Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland, MS
67 Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL
68 Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Chicago, IL
69 Epic Bible College & Graduate School Sacramento, CA
70 Huntsville Bible College Huntsville, AL
71 Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO
72 Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL
73 Southeastern Baptist College Laurel, MS
74 Anderson University Anderson, SC

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More Biblical Studies Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Biblical Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies 3,603
Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,135
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 3,230
Missionary Studies 1,249
Other Theology & Religion 1,235
Religious Education 1,230

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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