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2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

31 Ranked Colleges
774 Degrees Awarded
$13,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

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In 2019-2020, 4,250 people earned their degree in Bible/Biblical studies, making the major the 169th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 774 Bible/Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 31 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in Bible/Biblical studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great Bible/Biblical studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the Bible/Biblical studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Yale University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, Yale has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Yale

#2

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trevecca Nazarene University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Trevecca Nazarene University is a small school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 2 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

TNU also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Trevecca Nazarene University are $9,282.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at TNU

#3

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Freed-Hardeman University landed the #3 spot on the list. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Henderson, Tennessee. It awarded 5 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

FHU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Freed-Hardeman University are $10,980.

Full Freed-Hardeman University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#4

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Bible Institute are $8,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School

#5

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clarks Summit University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. South Abington Township, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, CSU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clarks Summit University are $8,280, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Clarks Summit University

#6

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Johnson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Johnson University is a small school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 4 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, Johnson University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Johnson University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Bob Jones University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Bob Jones University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Bob Jones University

#8

Nyack College

Nyack, New York
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Nyack College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nyack College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nyack, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Nyack also took the #22 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nyack College are $13,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, Michigan
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Grace Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Grace is located in Wyoming, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Grace also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grace are $10,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Grace Christian University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#10

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Columbia International University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Columbia International University is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 4 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

CIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CIU are $10,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Columbia International University

#11

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Lancaster Bible College is a small school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Lancaster Bible College also took the #6 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College

#12

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#21 in overall quality

Fresno Pacific University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fresno Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 3 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno Pacific also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific University

#13

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#19 in overall quality

North Greenville University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tigerville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Greenville, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Greenville are $11,560, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Greenville University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#14

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#20 in overall quality

Maranatha Baptist University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Maranatha Baptist University is a small school located in Watertown, Wisconsin that handed out 12 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

MBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MBU are $7,010, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Maranatha Baptist University

#15

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#23 in overall quality

Oral Roberts University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 3 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, ORU has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ORU are $12,282, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Oral Roberts University

#25 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Deerfield, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

TIU Illinois did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Trinity International University - Illinois are $17,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at TIU Illinois

#17

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Pacific University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 1 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SPU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle Pacific University are $31,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at SPU

#18

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in El Dorado Hills, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are $6,969.

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#17 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Waxahachie, Texas, and it awarded 16 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
#9 in overall quality

Colorado Christian University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

CCU also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCU are $14,626, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at CCU

#21

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio

Ashland University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ashland, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Ashland also took the #0 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland are $6,444, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ashland Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#22

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cornerstone University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. Cornerstone is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornerstone University are $14,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Cornerstone University

#23

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#11 in overall quality

The Master’s University and Seminary ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Santa Clarita, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree bible studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, The Master’s University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Master’s University are $10,590, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#16 in overall quality

George Fox University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberg, Oregon. It awarded 3 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

GFU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GFU are $14,247.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at George Fox University

#25

Piedmont International University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Piedmont International University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Piedmont International University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

Piedmont International University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont International University are $8,230, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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