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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Biblical Studies in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region” ranking.

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.

Across the Plains States region, there were 699 biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,727 and $22,431 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 30 colleges that offered a degree 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 in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region bible students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Biblical Studies in the Plains States Region

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Summit Christian College
Gering, Nebraska

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Summit Christian College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Gering, Nebraska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s bible degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 Summit Christian College

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Saint Louis Christian College
Florissant, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Louis Christian College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 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 Saint Louis Christian College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Manhattan Christian College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Manhattan, Kansas 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.

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 MCC

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trinity Bible College and Graduate School. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Trinity is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ellendale, North Dakota. It awarded 41 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Biblical Studies Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emmaus Bible College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 64 diplomas to qualified ’s bible students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Emmaus Bible College

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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. FBBC&TS is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ankeny, Iowa. It awarded 32 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

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Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, Minnesota

Oak Hills Christian College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Oak Hills Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Oak Hills Christian College

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Barclay College
Haviland, Kansas

Barclay College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Haviland, Kansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified ’s bible 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 school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Barclay College

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University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 192 diplomas to qualified ’s bible students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at University of Northwestern - St Paul

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Ozark Christian College
Joplin, Missouri

With a ranking of #10, Ozark Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Ozark Christian College is a small school located in Joplin, Missouri that handed out 20 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Ozark Christian College

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Sioux Falls Seminary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls Seminary ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Sioux Falls Seminary is a small school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that handed out 37 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Sioux Falls Seminary

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Bethlehem College & Seminary
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bethlehem College & Seminary landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s bible degrees to 5 students in 2021-2022.

Full Bethlehem College & Seminary Biblical Studies Report

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Baptist Bible College
Springfield, Missouri

Baptist Bible College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified ’s bible students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Baptist Bible College

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Calvary University
Kansas City, Missouri

Calvary University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 20 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Calvary Biblical Studies Report

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Crown College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, and it awarded 42 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Crown

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. MBTS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 89 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at MBTS

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 14 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Evangel

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Kansas Christian College
Overland Park, Kansas

Kansas Christian College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Kansas Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Overland Park, Kansas. It awarded 2 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Kansas Christian College

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College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri

College of the Ozarks ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Point Lookout, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified ’s bible students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Biblical Studies at Hard Work U

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North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Central University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full North Central University Biblical Studies Report

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York College
York, Nebraska

York College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. York College is a small school located in York, Nebraska that handed out 1 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full York College Biblical Studies Report

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Union College Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska

Union College Nebraska did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. Union College Nebraska is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 1 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 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 Union College Nebraska

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

With a ranking of #23, Bethel University Minnesota did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 10 ’s bible degrees in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. 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%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at Bethel University Minnesota

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University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

University of Sioux Falls landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s bible degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% 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%.

Read more about Biblical Studies at University of Sioux Falls

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With a ranking of #25, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Bible Major in the Plains States Region list. Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Biblical Studies Report

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