2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biblical Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Biblical Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Southeast Region for Biblical studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Wake Forest, SEBTS is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Asbury Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Asbury Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.
About 17% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 83% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of New Orleans, NOBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 20% of the students majoring in Bible at the school are women while 80% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Piedmont International University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular Biblical studies schools in the Southeast Region . Piedmont International University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Greenville University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Tigerville.
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With a ranking of #6, Amridge University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Amridge is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Bob Jones University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Faulkner University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Montgomery, Faulkner is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Biblical Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best Biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 91 |
| Virginia | 233 |
| North Carolina | 132 |
| Florida | 119 |
| Tennessee | 243 |
| Kentucky | 90 |
| South Carolina | 125 |
| Louisiana | 20 |
| Arkansas | 48 |
| Alabama | 42 |
| Mississippi | 72 |
| West Virginia | 45 |
Biblical Studies Related Majors
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 8 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.