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2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

6 Ranked Colleges
392 Degrees Awarded
$16,200 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Biblical Studies is the 146th most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, Biblical studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,790 and had an average of $26,342 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 392 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,714 and $21,438 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 6 colleges that offered a degree in Biblical studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality Biblical studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the 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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region bible students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 6 Best Value Colleges for Biblical Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Clarks Summit University
South Abington Township, Pennsylvania

Out of the 6 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarks Summit University landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 78 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

CSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $14,276 for Middle Atlantic Region Bible students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Clarks Summit University.

Full Clarks Summit University Biblical Studies Report

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Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lancaster Bible College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Lancaster Bible College is a small school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that handed out 178 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bible students whose families make $30-$48k list, Lancaster Bible College has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $13,887 for Middle Atlantic Region Bible students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Lancaster Bible College.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College

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Out of the 6 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Elim Bible Institute and College landed the #3 spot on the list. Elim Bible Institute and College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lima, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Elim did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $8,481 for middle atlantic region bible students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Elim.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Elim Bible Institute and College

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Nyack College
Nyack, New York

Out of the 6 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Nyack College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Nyack, New York, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 39 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.

Nyack did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Nyack College is $16,501 for Middle Atlantic Region Bible students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Nyack College

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Davis College
Johnson City, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davis College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Johnson City, New York, and it awarded 12 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.

Davis College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Davis College is $16,301 for Middle Atlantic Region Bible students whose families make $30-$48k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Davis College

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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Catholic University of America is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.

CUA also made our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. It costs about $27,863 for Middle Atlantic Region Bible students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend CUA.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at CUA

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