by our College Data Analytics Team
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 New York For Those Getting Aid” 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 New York, there were 80 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $19,261 and $18,884 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Bible Schools in New York For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 3 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.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the Biblical studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Bible Schools in New York For Those Getting Aid” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
The colleges and universities below are the best for new york bible students with aid.
Out of the 3 schools in the Best Value Bible Schools in New York For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Nyack College landed the #1 spot on the list. Nyack is a small school located in Nyack, New York that handed out 39 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Nyack did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in New York” list. The yearly cost to attend Nyack College is $18,142 for new york bible students with aid.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davis College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Bible Schools in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Johnson City, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.
Davis College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in New York” list. The yearly cost to attend Davis College is $18,166 for new york bible students with aid.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Elim Bible Institute and College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Bible Schools in New York For Those Getting Aid. Elim Bible Institute and College is located in Lima, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Elim also made our “Best Biblical Studies Schools in New York” list, coming in at #3. The estimated yearly cost for Elim is $9,856 for new york bible students with aid.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies