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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

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Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

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In 2021-2022, 4,021 people earned their degree in biblical studies, making the major the 146th most popular in the United States. In , biblical studies graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $28,790 and had an average of $24,207 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major” ranking looked at 232 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biblical studies. That schools that top this list have a program in biblical studies in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Biblical Studies

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Boston Baptist College
Boston, Massachusetts

Out of the 232 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston Baptist College landed the #1 spot on the list. Boston Baptist College is a small school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 5 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Boston Baptist College Biblical Studies Report

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Davis College
Pottersville, New York

Out of the 232 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Davis College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Pottersville, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 15 degrees to qualified ’s bible students in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Davis College

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rosedale Bible College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major. This small school is located in Irwin, Ohio, and it awarded 21 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Rosedale Bible College

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Alaska Bible College
Palmer, Alaska

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alaska Bible College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Alaska Bible College is located in Palmer, Alaska and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 ’s bible degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Alaska Bible College

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Northpoint Bible College
Haverhill, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northpoint Bible College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major. Haverhill, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s bible degrees to 63 students in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 Northpoint Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Southeastern Baptist College
Laurel, Mississippi

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern Baptist College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major. Southeastern Baptist College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Laurel, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist College

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College of Biblical Studies - Houston landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 26 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% 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 College of Biblical Studies - Houston Biblical Studies Report

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With a ranking of #9, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Fe Springs, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

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Kentucky Mountain Bible College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Kentucky. It awarded 3 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Kentucky Mountain Bible College

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Summit Christian College
Gering, Nebraska

Summit Christian College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. This small school is located in Gering, Nebraska, and it awarded 4 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Full Summit Christian College Biblical Studies Report

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Heritage Christian University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. This small school is located in Florence, Alabama, and it awarded 17 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Heritage Christian University Biblical Studies Report

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Saint Louis Christian College
Florissant, Missouri

Saint Louis Christian College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Saint Louis Christian College

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Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, West Virginia

Appalachian Bible College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Mount Hope, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s bible degrees to 32 students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Appalachian Bible College

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With a ranking of #15, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. This small school is located in Redding, California, and it awarded 7 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Shasta Bible College and Graduate School Biblical Studies Report

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Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Carolina College of Biblical Studies landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s bible degrees to 30 students in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Carolina College of Biblical Studies Biblical Studies Report

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Manhattan Christian College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. MCC is a small school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 28 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Manhattan Christian College

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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, Florida

Trinity Baptist College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Trinity Baptist College is located in Jacksonville, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 35 ’s bible degrees to qualified students.

Full Trinity Baptist College Biblical Studies Report

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Montana Bible College
Bozeman, Montana

With a ranking of #19, Montana Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Bozeman, Montana 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 2021-2022.

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.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Montana Bible College

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With a ranking of #20, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Located in El Dorado Hills, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 49 degrees to qualified ’s bible students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full School of Urban Missions Biblical Studies Report

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Pacific Bible College
Medford, Oregon

With a ranking of #21, Pacific Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Pacific Bible College is located in Medford, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 ’s bible degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Pacific Bible College Biblical Studies Report

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Veritas Baptist College
Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Veritas Baptist College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking, coming in at #22. Lawrenceburg, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s bible degrees to 28 students in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Biblical Studies at VBC

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With a ranking of #23, Great Lakes Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major list. Great Lakes Christian College is a small school located in Lansing, Michigan that handed out 30 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Great Lakes Christian College

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Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, California

Southern California Seminary came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking. Southern California Seminary is a small school located in El Cajon, California that handed out 12 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major ranking, coming in at #24. Clear Creek Springs is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pineville, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Clear Creek Springs

Rest of the Best 37 in Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major

Not only did these schools make the top 37 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Horizon University
Indianapolis, IN
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