2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s
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When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that 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.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 37 colleges that offered a degree in Biblical studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great Biblical studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the Biblical studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s
The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree vets studying bible.
Top 25 Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 75 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University, 13,282 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. In addition to receiving other benefits, 386 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Out of the 37 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Christian University landed the #2 spot on the list. CCU is located in Lakewood, Colorado and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
CCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Colorado Christian University supports 7,839 students, and 574 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 446 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,761. To help with additional expenses, 11 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Colorado Christian University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at CCU]](/colleges/colorado-christian-university/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 37 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the #3 spot on the list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying bible list, CUA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Catholic University of America supports 5,366 students, and 196 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 123 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,878. On top of their other funding sources, 53 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Catholic University of America]](/colleges/catholic-university-of-america/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 2 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 1,414 of the 10,483 students enrolled at Regent University were GI Bill® students, of which 1,139 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,203. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Out of the 37 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia International University landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 10 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
CIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 2,098 students enrolled at Columbia International University, 86 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 50 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,392. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Columbia International University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 CIU Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #6, Biola University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. La Mirada, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying bible list, Biola has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Biola University supports 5,815 students, and 148 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 112 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,579. During this same period, 38 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Dallas Theological Seminary ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 147 students in 2020-2021.
DTS Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 25 of the 2,447 students enrolled at DTS Dallas were GI Bill® students, of which 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,919. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. 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 veteran student life at Dallas Theological Seminary]](/colleges/dallas-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #8, Yale University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Yale is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Haven, Connecticut. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Yale not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Yale supports 12,060 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,238. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
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Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. This small school is located in Winona Lake, Indiana, and it awarded 2 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Grace College also made our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15.Our most recent data shows that 27 of the 1,901 students enrolled at Grace College were GI Bill® students, of which 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,455. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Grace College and Theological Seminary]](/colleges/grace-college-and-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
Ashland University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ashland, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Ashland supports 4,447 students, and 105 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 88 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,554. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Ashland University Veteran Student Life Report
Oral Roberts University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Oral Roberts University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, ORU supports 4,317 students, and 135 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 76 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,157. During this same period, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Johnson University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
Johnson University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 28 of the 1,039 students enrolled at Johnson University were GI Bill® students, of which 12 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,317. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Johnson University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Johnson University Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #13, The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. The Master’s University and Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at The Master’s University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 2,449 students enrolled at The Master’s University, 17 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,888. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full The Master’s University and Seminary Veteran Student Life Report
Lancaster Bible College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
Lancaster Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 44 of the 2,038 students enrolled at Lancaster Bible College were GI Bill® students, of which 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,560. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Lancaster Bible College]](/colleges/lancaster-bible-college/student-life/veterans/)
Grace Christian University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Grace is located in Wyoming, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
According to our most recent data, Grace Christian University supports 1,052 students, and 101 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 61 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,478. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Grace Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #16, Freed-Hardeman University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Henderson, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at FHU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 43 of the 2,188 students enrolled at Freed-Hardeman University were GI Bill® students, of which 26 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,165. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Freed-Hardeman University]](/colleges/freed-hardeman-university/student-life/veterans/)
Southwestern Assemblies of God University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waxahachie, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 1,985 students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 90 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 65 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,820. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southwestern Assemblies of God University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Veteran Student Life Report
North Greenville University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. This small school is located in Tigerville, South Carolina, and it awarded 6 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
North Greenville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 70 of the 2,280 students enrolled at North Greenville were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,696. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Greenville offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at North Greenville University]](/colleges/north-greenville-university/student-life/veterans/)
Cornerstone University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Cornerstone is a small school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 7 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying bible list, Cornerstone has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Cornerstone University supports 1,917 students, and 61 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 35 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,056. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Cornerstone University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. TIU Illinois is a small school located in Deerfield, Illinois that handed out 5 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Trinity International University - Illinois supports 1,454 students, and 14 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,061. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Trinity International University - Illinois offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
[Read full report on veteran student life at TIU Illinois]](/colleges/trinity-international-university-illinois/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #21, Erskine College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Erskine is located in Due West, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s Bible degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying bible list, Erskine has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 943 students enrolled at Erskine, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is a small school located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts that handed out 26 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
Gordon - Conwell Seminary also took the #22 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 1,489 students enrolled at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary, 6 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,506. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
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Moody Bible Institute ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s list. Moody Bible Institute is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 70 masters’s Bible degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 2,870 students enrolled at Moody Bible Institute were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $125. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Moody Bible Institute]](/colleges/moody-bible-institute/student-life/veterans/)
Kentucky Christian University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grayson, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Kentucky Christian University supports 689 students, and 16 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 7 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,141. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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Nyack College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Bible for a Master’s ranking. Nyack, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Bible degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Nyack, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 2,063 students enrolled at Nyack, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,508. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Nyack offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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