2026 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools
There are 243 colleges that offer a degree in Biblical Studies. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You
With all the Biblical Studies programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 243 schools in the United States offering Biblical Studies programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools.
Top 25 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the U.S. for Biblical Studies majors. Liberty University is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. This school awarded 332 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,414. Full Biblical Studies at Liberty University Report
Johnson University landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Knoxville, TN, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,857. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Johnson University
University of Northwestern-St Paul landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Paul, MN. This school awarded 139 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,168. Read full report on Biblical Studies at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Colorado Christian University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Colorado Christian University is a private nonprofit school located in Lakewood, CO. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,478. Full Biblical Studies at Colorado Christian University Report
Lancaster Bible College landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lancaster, PA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 131 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,774. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 111 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,976. Read More…
Emmaus Bible College landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Emmaus Bible College is a private nonprofit school located in Dubuque, IA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,569. Read More…
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Kansas City, MO. This school awarded 92 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,554. Full Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report
Belhaven University comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Jackson, MS, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 79 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,216. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Belhaven University
Kairos University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 79 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Pillar College landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Pillar College is a private nonprofit school located in Newark, NJ. This school awarded 71 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,178. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Pillar College
Regent University comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 63 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,499. Read More…
Asbury Theological Seminary landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Wilmore, KY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $60,317. Read More…
College of Biblical Studies-Houston comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a private nonprofit school located in Houston, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,574. Full Biblical Studies at College of Biblical Studies-Houston Report
Grace School of Theology landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Conroe, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Grace School of Theology
NationsUniversity landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. NationsUniversity is a private nonprofit school located in New Orleans, LA. This school awarded 55 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full Biblical Studies at NationsUniversity Report
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Ankeny, IA. This school awarded 49 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,513. Read More…
Appalachian Bible College landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Appalachian Bible College is a private nonprofit school located in Mount Hope, WV. This school awarded 46 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $22,322. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Appalachian Bible College
Luther Rice College & Seminary landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lithonia, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,925. Read More…
Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Fayetteville, NC, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,283. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Cedarville University comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Cedarville University is a private nonprofit school located in Cedarville, OH. This school awarded 39 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,463. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Cedarville University
Ozark Christian College comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Ozark Christian College is a private nonprofit school located in Joplin, MO. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,852. Read More…
Welch College comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Welch College is a private nonprofit school located in Gallatin, TN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,707. Read full report on Biblical Studies at Welch College
Harding University comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Searcy, AR, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 36 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,752. Read More…
Trinity Baptist College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Biblical Studies majors. Located in Jacksonville, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 34 degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $29,966. Read More…
Rest of the Top Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.
Biblical Studies by Region
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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 Biblical Studies Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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