2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 4,119 people earned a degree or certificate in Biblical studies, making the major the #145 most popular in the United States.
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The Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 197 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biblical Studies program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies
Our analysis found University of Northwestern - St Paul to be the most popular school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Paul.
Of the 193 students majoring in Bible at Northwestern, 46% are male and 54% are female.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $353, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at University of Northwestern - St Paul
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville.
Women make up 42% of the Bible majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Bible graduates from Johnson University carry an average student debt load of $25,011. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $294.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lancaster Bible College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.
About 41% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 59% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Bible graduates from Lancaster Bible College carry an average student debt load of $30,772.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Moody Bible Institute is a great place for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 26% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 74% are male.
Bible majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School take out an average of $11,451 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Out of the 197 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Christian University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 68 students majoring in Bible at CCU, 66% are male and 34% are female.
On average, Bible graduates from CCU take out $43,447 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Colorado Christian University
With a ranking of #6, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. School of Urban Missions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills.
Of the 56 students majoring in Bible at School of Urban Missions, 43% are male and 57% are female.
On average, Bible graduates from School of Urban Missions take out $29,600 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Report
With a ranking of #6, Crown College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Crown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius.
Of the 56 students majoring in Bible at Crown, 71% are male and 29% are female.
With a ranking of #8, Columbia International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 46% are male.
Bible majors at CIU take out an average of $23,854 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $168.
Full Biblical Studies at Columbia International University Report
Emmaus Bible College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Emmaus Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.
Women make up 43% of the Bible majors at the school.
Trinity Baptist College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Trinity Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville.
Women make up 43% of the Bible majors at the school.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Trinity Baptist College
Northpoint Bible College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree Biblical studies programs. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northpoint Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 48% of the Bible majors at the school.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Northpoint Bible College
Evangel University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 32% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 68% are male.
With a ranking of #13, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion.
Women make up 35% of the Bible majors at the school.
Bible majors at IWU take out an average of $34,185 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Regent University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
About 23% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 77% are male.
On average, Bible graduates from Regent take out $30,312 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Clarks Summit University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for Biblical studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 26% of the Bible majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Bible majors at CSU accumulate an average of around $21,485 in student debt.
Appalachian Bible College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Appalachian Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mount Hope.
Women make up 42% of the Bible majors at the school.
Luther Rice College & Seminary ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 39% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 61% are male.
On average, Bible graduates from Luther Rice take out $38,286 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Biblical Studies at Luther Rice College & Seminary Report
Multnomah University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Multnomah University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
Of the 32 students majoring in Bible at Multnomah University, 75% are male and 25% are female.
The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Multnomah University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,529. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $183.
Piedmont International University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 19% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 81% are male.
Bible majors at Piedmont International University take out an average of $29,894 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Biblical Studies at Piedmont International University Report
Ozark Christian College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree Biblical studies programs. Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin.
Of the 32 students majoring in Bible at Ozark Christian College, 38% are male and 63% are female.
The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Ozark Christian College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,326.
Freed-Hardeman University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree Biblical studies programs. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Henderson.
About 3% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 97% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Bible graduates from FHU carry an average student debt load of $21,636.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote area of Ellendale, Trinity is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 53% of the Bible majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Bible graduates from Trinity carry an average student debt load of $22,292.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
With a ranking of #23, Biola University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 34% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 66% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Bible majors at Biola accumulate an average of around $23,719 in student debt.
College of Biblical Studies - Houston came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. College of Biblical Studies - Houston is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
Women make up 66% of the Bible majors at the school.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at College of Biblical Studies - Houston
Belhaven University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree Biblical studies programs. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
About 39% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 61% are male.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Biblical Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Trinity International University - Illinois | Deerfield, IL |
| 31 | Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA |
| 33 | Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan, KS |
| 33 | Wheaton College Illinois | Wheaton, IL |
| 33 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Elizabeth City, NC |
| 33 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | Winona Lake, IN |
| 37 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO |
| 37 | Cairn University | Langhorne, PA |
| 39 | Veritas Baptist College | Fredericksburg, VA |
Biblical Studies by Region
View the Most Popular Biblical Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
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| New England |
| Rocky Mountains |
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Majors Related to Bible
One of 7 majors within the area of study, Biblical studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 26 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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