2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region
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With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
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 the Southwest region, there were 462 Biblical studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,192 and $29,875 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region” ranking looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in Biblical studies. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in Biblical studies.
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Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region bible students.
Top 27 Most Popular Colleges for Biblical Studies in the Southwest Region
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Dallas, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 147 diplomas to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at DTS Dallas
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Waxahachie, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 73 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grace School of Theology landed the #3 spot on the list. Grace School of Theology is a small school located in Conroe, Texas that handed out 42 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% 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%.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Grace School of Theology
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Biblical Studies - Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. College of Biblical Studies - Houston is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Full College of Biblical Studies - Houston Biblical Studies Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dallas Baptist University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 25 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Christian College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Dallas Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 24 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
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.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Dallas Christian College
Oral Roberts University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. ORU is a small school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 16 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Oral Roberts University
Abilene Christian University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking. This small school is located in Abilene, Texas, and it awarded 15 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
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%.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian
With a ranking of #9, Criswell College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. Criswell College is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
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.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Criswell College
Oklahoma Baptist University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and it awarded 11 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full OBU Biblical Studies Report
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking. OC is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Biblical Studies at OC
Houston Baptist University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. Located in Houston, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
Full HBU Biblical Studies Report
Arizona Christian University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Arizona Christian University is a small school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 5 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Arizona Christian University Biblical Studies Report
Austin Graduate School of Theology ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. This small school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 3 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Austin Graduate School of Theology
LeTourneau University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. LETU is located in Longview, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Full LeTourneau University Biblical Studies Report
With a ranking of #14, International Baptist College and Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. International Baptist College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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.
Full IBCS Biblical Studies Report
With a ranking of #14, Hardin - Simmons University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. This small school is located in Abilene, Texas, and it awarded 3 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Hardin - Simmons Biblical Studies Report
East Texas Baptist University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region list. East Texas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marshall, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full East Texas Baptist University Biblical Studies Report
Lubbock Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Lubbock Christian University
Howard Payne University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Brownwood, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s Bible students in 2020-2021.
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.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Howard Payne
Southwestern Christian College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Southwestern Christian College is located in Terrell, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Biblical Studies at Southwestern Christian College
Oklahoma Wesleyan University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking. OKWU or OWU is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
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.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at OKWU or OWU
Southwestern Christian University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Southwestern Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bethany, Oklahoma. It awarded 0 ’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Southwestern Christian University Biblical Studies Report
Family of Faith Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #22. Shawnee, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Bible degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
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.
Full FFCU Biblical Studies Report
Brite Divinity School did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Bible Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #22. Brite Divinity is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 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 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Biblical Studies at Brite Divinity
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