by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biblical studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 351 associate degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The bible associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality bible program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biblical studies students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in biblical studies.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in biblical studies needs to check out Columbia International University. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Columbia International University
Lancaster Bible College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in biblical studies. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Lancaster.
Students who graduate with their associate from the bible program report average early career earnings of $25,662.
More information about a associate in biblical studies from Lancaster Bible College
It's hard to beat Moody Bible Institute if you want to pursue an associate degree in biblical studies. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in biblical studies from Moody Bible Institute
It's difficult to beat Southwestern Assemblies of God University if you want to pursue an associate degree in biblical studies. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Waxahachie.
Biblical Studies associate degree recipients from Southwestern Assemblies of God University earn a boost of about $5,207 above the average income of biblical studies graduates.
More information about a associate in biblical studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Located in the suburb of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Those biblical studies students who get their associate degree from Colorado Christian University make $9,668 more than the typical bible grad.
More information about a associate in biblical studies from Colorado Christian University
Located in the rural area of Lima, Elim is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Soon after graduating, bible associate recipients typically earn around $18,339 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in biblical studies from Elim Bible Institute and CollegeView the Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Biblical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 351 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 214 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 143 |
| Missionary Studies | 27 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 25 |
| Sacred Music | 19 |
| Religious Education | 10 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 3 |