2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s
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Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 4,119 people earned their degree in Bible/Biblical studies, making the major the 182nd most popular in the United States.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 37 colleges that offered a degree in Bible/Biblical studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent Bible/Biblical studies programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the Bible/Biblical studies program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s”.
Top 25 Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 75 students in 2020-2021.
Liberty University also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7.Our most recent data shows that 13,282 of the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University were GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. On top of their other funding sources, 386 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Christian University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Lakewood, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying bible studies list, CCU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Colorado Christian University supports 7,839 students, and 574 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 446 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,761. On top of their other funding sources, 11 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at CCU]](/colleges/colorado-christian-university/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 37 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the #3 spot on the list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
CUA also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12.Our most recent data shows that 196 of the 5,366 students enrolled at CUA were GI Bill® students, of which 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,878. During this same period, 53 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Catholic University of America]](/colleges/catholic-university-of-america/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Regent supports 10,483 students, and 1,414 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,139 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,203. To help with additional expenses, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Regent offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Regent]](/colleges/regent-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia International University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s. CIU is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 86 of the 2,098 students enrolled at CIU were GI Bill® students, of which 50 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,392. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. CIU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia International University]](/colleges/columbia-international-university/student-life/veterans/)
Biola University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. La Mirada, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible studies degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Biola, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Biola University supports 5,815 students, and 148 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 112 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,579. On top of their other funding sources, 38 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Biola University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Biola]](/colleges/biola-university/student-life/veterans/)
Dallas Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Dallas Theological Seminary is a small school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 147 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying bible studies list, DTS Dallas has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 2,447 students enrolled at DTS Dallas, 25 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,919. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Dallas Theological Seminary Veteran Student Life Report
Yale University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. Yale University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 9 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Yale, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Yale University supports 12,060 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,238. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. Grace College is a small school located in Winona Lake, Indiana that handed out 2 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Grace College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 1,901 students enrolled at Grace College, 27 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,455. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Grace College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Grace College Veteran Student Life Report
Ashland University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Ashland, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Ashland University supports 4,447 students, and 105 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 88 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,554. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 Ashland University Veteran Student Life Report
Oral Roberts University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 135 of the 4,317 students enrolled at Oral Roberts University were GI Bill® students, of which 76 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,157. To help with additional expenses, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Oral Roberts University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
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Johnson University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Johnson University also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6.Among the 1,039 students enrolled at Johnson University, 28 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 12 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,317. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Johnson University]](/colleges/johnson-university/student-life/veterans/)
The Master’s University and Seminary ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. The Master’s University and Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 4 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at The Master’s University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 17 of the 2,449 students enrolled at The Master’s University and Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,888. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Master’s University and Seminary offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at The Master’s University and Seminary]](/colleges/the-masters-college-and-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. Lancaster Bible College is a small school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Lancaster Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 44 of the 2,038 students enrolled at Lancaster Bible College were GI Bill® students, of which 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,560. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Lancaster Bible College Veteran Student Life Report
Grace Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #15. Grace Christian University is located in Wyoming, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 masters’s Bible studies degrees to qualified students.
Of the 1,052 students enrolled at Grace Christian University, 101 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,478. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Freed-Hardeman University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Freed-Hardeman University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Henderson, Tennessee. It awarded 3 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
FHU also made our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16.Our most recent data shows that 43 of the 2,188 students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University were GI Bill® students, of which 26 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,165. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at FHU]](/colleges/freed-hardeman-university/student-life/veterans/)
Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. This small school is located in Waxahachie, Texas, and it awarded 7 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University also took the #20 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Southwestern Assemblies of God University supports 1,985 students, and 90 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 65 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,820. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Southwestern Assemblies of God University]](/colleges/southwestern-assemblies-of-god-university/student-life/veterans/)
North Greenville University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. North Greenville is a small school located in Tigerville, South Carolina that handed out 6 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Greenville, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 70 of the 2,280 students enrolled at North Greenville were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,696. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at North Greenville University]](/colleges/north-greenville-university/student-life/veterans/)
Cornerstone University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. Cornerstone University is a small school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 7 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Cornerstone not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 1,917 students enrolled at Cornerstone, 61 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 35 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,056. To help with additional expenses, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Trinity International University - Illinois ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Trinity International University - Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Deerfield, Illinois. It awarded 5 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, TIU Illinois supports 1,454 students, and 14 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,061. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Trinity International University - Illinois]](/colleges/trinity-international-university-illinois/student-life/veterans/)
Erskine College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. Located in Due West, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
Erskine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 943 students enrolled at Erskine College, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Full Erskine Veteran Student Life Report
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking. Located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 26 degrees to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
Gordon - Conwell Seminary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 6 of the 1,489 students enrolled at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,506. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
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Moody Bible Institute ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Moody Bible Institute is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 70 masters’s Bible studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also took the #1 spot in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 2,870 students enrolled at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $125. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Kentucky Christian University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s list. Located in Grayson, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
Among the 689 students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 7 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,141. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Kentucky Christian University]](/colleges/kentucky-christian-university/student-life/veterans/)
Nyack College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible Studies for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Nyack, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 33 diplomas to qualified masters’s Bible studies students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying bible studies list, Nyack has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Nyack supports 2,063 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,508. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Nyack College]](/colleges/nyack-college/student-life/veterans/)
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