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2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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324 Degrees Awarded
$20,800 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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

Across the Far Western US region, there were 477 Bible/Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 324 Bible/Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,083 and $22,209 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The bible studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanguard University of Southern California. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Vanguard University of Southern California is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Costa Mesa, California. It awarded 5 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Vanguard has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Vanguard University of Southern California is $14,123 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Vanguard University of Southern California Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#2

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest University landed the #2 spot on the list. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kirkland, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwest University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Northwest University is $15,049 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at Northwest University

#3

Life Pacific College

San Dimas, California
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Life Pacific College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in San Dimas, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

LIFE Bible College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Life Pacific College is $19,162 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at LIFE Bible College

#4

Hope International University

Fullerton, California
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hope International University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Hope is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hope not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Hope International University is $16,998 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Hope Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#5

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno Pacific University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fresno, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Fresno Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Fresno Pacific University is $14,346 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Fresno Pacific Bible/Biblical Studies Report

#6

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

El Dorado Hills, California
#8 in overall quality

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. School of Urban Missions is located in El Dorado Hills, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 85 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.

School of Urban Missions did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for School of Urban Missions is $18,867 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Bible/Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

#7

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#3 in overall quality

George Fox University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberg, Oregon. It awarded 4 bachelors’s Bible studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, GFU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend George Fox University is $23,656 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

#8

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
#10 in overall quality

California Baptist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Baptist did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Cal Baptist is $21,716 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at California Baptist University

#9

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
#5 in overall quality

Multnomah University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to 45 students in 2019-2020.

Multnomah University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $32,393 for Far Western US Region Bachelor’s Degree Bible Studies students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Multnomah University.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Multnomah University

#10

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#2 in overall quality

Biola University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in La Mirada, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 38 degrees to qualified bachelors’s Bible studies students in 2019-2020.

Biola did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Biola University is $25,855 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Biola

#11

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, California
#12 in overall quality

The Master’s University and Seminary landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The Master’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The Master’s University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend The Master’s University is $25,601 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at The Master’s University and Seminary

#12

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#11 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Azusa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s Bible studies degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Azusa Pacific is $23,272 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Bible/Biblical Studies at Azusa Pacific

#13

William Jessup University

Rocklin, California
#13 in overall quality

William Jessup University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bible Studies Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. William Jessup University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rocklin, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, William Jessup University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend William Jessup University is $19,311 for far western us region bachelor’s degree bible studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full William Jessup University Bible/Biblical Studies Report

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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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