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2025 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region

5 Colleges in the Plains States Region
699 Bible Degrees Awarded
$34,619 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in biblical studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #146 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 699 degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biblical Studies School

Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region The bible program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biblical Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Biblical Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Bible
Bachelor's Degrees in Bible
Doctor's Degrees in Bible

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 Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the bible degree levels they offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Bible

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Bible Degrees Awarded
25.8% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in biblical studies needs to check out Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Located in the city of Kansas City, MBTS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 89 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at MBTS in the most recent year we have data available. Biblical Studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a boost of around $7,948 over the typical earnings of biblical studies graduates.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Bible Degrees Awarded
$41,123 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in biblical studies needs to look into University of Northwestern - St Paul. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 192 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biblical studies degree program at University of Northwestern - St Paul earn $6,504 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Bible Degrees Awarded
$27,273 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in biblical studies needs to take a look at Crown College. Located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius, Crown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 42 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Crown in the most recent data year. After graduating, bible degree recipients usually earn an average of $27,273 in their early careers.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$31,345 Median Starting Salary
$8,500 Median Student Debt

It's difficult to beat Ozark Christian College if you want to pursue a degree in biblical studies. Ozark Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Joplin.

There were about 20 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Ozark Christian College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the bible program state that they receive average early career wages of $31,345.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Ozark Christian College

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Located in the small city of Manhattan, MCC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 28 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year. After graduating, bible degree recipients typically earn around $36,357 in their early careers.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 285
Missouri 283 186
Kansas 266 39
Iowa 264 67
Nebraska 238 11
North Dakota 210 32
South Dakota 204 15

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Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Bible Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies 699

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,636
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 334
Missionary Studies 219
Religious Education 126
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 121
Sacred Music 32
Religious Institution Administration and Law 18

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