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2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

19 Colleges
$22,714 Avg Salary
$21,438 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.

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

#1

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

Our analysis found Lancaster Bible College to be the most popular school for Biblical studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, Bible graduates from Lancaster Bible College carry an average student debt load of $26,500.

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#2

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, PA

The excellent programs at Clarks Summit University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . CSU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Abington Township.

After completing their degree, Bible graduates from CSU carry an average student debt load of $18,974.

Full Biblical Studies at Clarks Summit University Report

#3

Nyack College

Nyack, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nyack College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Nyack is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nyack.

Full Biblical Studies at Nyack College Report

#4

Cairn University

Langhorne, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cairn University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Langhorne, Cairn is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elim Bible Institute and College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Lima, Elim is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, Bible graduates from Elim take out $9,651 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Biblical Studies at Elim Bible Institute and College Report

#6

Davis College

Johnson City, NY

Davis College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular Biblical studies programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Johnson City, Davis College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, Bible graduates from Davis College take out $23,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Biblical Studies at Davis College Report

Catholic University of America landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular Biblical studies programs. Located in the large city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Pillar College

Newark, NJ

Pillar College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pillar is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Newark.

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#8

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA

With a ranking of #8, Waynesburg University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the distant town of Waynesburg, Waynesburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Waynesburg University Report

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best Biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 301
New York 80
New Jersey 4
District of Columbia 5

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 19 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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