by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of biblical studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 740 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of biblical studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biblical studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biblical studies.
Johnson University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the bible program make around $32,078 in their early career salary.
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Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in biblical studies needs to look into Columbia International University. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, CIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Soon after graduation, bible bachelor's recipients usually earn around $23,737 in their early careers.
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It's hard to beat Freed-Hardeman University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Henderson.
Bachelor's recipients from the biblical studies degree program at Freed-Hardeman University earn $11,618 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
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Harding University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in biblical studies. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Biblical Studies bachelor's degree recipients from Harding University earn a boost of around $15,549 above the average earnings of biblical studies graduates.
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JUFL is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Kissimmee.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the bible program make about $32,078 in their early career salary.
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Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Lee University
Appalachian Bible College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Mount Hope.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the bible program make an average of $21,367 in the first couple years of working.
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Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the bible program report average early career income of $31,604.
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CBC is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Conway.
Bachelor's recipients from the biblical studies major at Central Baptist College get $3,585 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the biblical studies program at Belhaven University make $2,751 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in biblical studies from Belhaven UniversityExplore the best biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 89 |
| Georgia | 224 | 81 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 214 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 95 |
| Virginia | 213 | 62 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 85 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 38 |
| Alabama | 184 | 28 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 7 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 57 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 48 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 38 |
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 740 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 653 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 308 |
| Sacred Music | 145 |
| Missionary Studies | 106 |
| Religious Education | 82 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 59 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 4 |