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2023 Most Popular Online Biblical Studies Schools in California

6 Colleges
$25,130 Avg Salary
$26,282 Avg Student Debt

With 273 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, Biblical studies is the #165 most popular major in California.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 in California ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Bible majors pursuing an online .

Our 2023 rankings named SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary the most popular online school in California for Biblical studies students. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at School of Urban Missions take out is $28,835.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

Out of the 6 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern California Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Southern California Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent online programs at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in California. Located in the small city of Redding, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, CA

The excellent online programs at Life Pacific College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in California. LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of San Dimas.

While working on their degree, Bible majors at LIFE Bible College accumulate an average of around $26,134 in student debt.

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#5

Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA

The excellent online programs at Bethesda University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in California. Bethesda is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.

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William Jessup University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. William Jessup University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Rocklin.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Biblical Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 7
Oregon 50
Hawaii 2
Alaska 5

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Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

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 6 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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