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2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges
$25,016 Avg Salary
$23,991 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

Biblical Studies is the #107 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 301 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

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 Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of South Abington Township, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

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#3

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 #3 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Cairn is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Langhorne.

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#4

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waynesburg University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Waynesburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waynesburg.

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#4

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Messiah University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Messiah is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg.

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#6

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA

With a ranking of #7, Geneva College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the large suburb of Beaver Falls, Geneva is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Westminster Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students. Westminster Theological Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

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#9

Missio Seminary

Hatfield, PA

With a ranking of #9, Missio Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the city of Hatfield, Missio Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Missio Seminary Report

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Biblical Studies at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Report

Best Biblical Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

One of 7 majors within the area of study, Biblical studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 10 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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