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2025 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

4 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
314 Bible Degrees Awarded
$34,619 Avg Early-Career Salary
Biblical Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #146 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 314 degrees in biblical studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biblical Studies School

Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of biblical studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biblical studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biblical Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Bible
Bachelor's Degrees in Bible
Master's Degrees in Bible

The bible school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Biblical Studies in the Far Western US Region

The schools below may not offer all types of bible degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Far Western US Region Schools in Bible

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Bible Degrees Awarded
$43,110 Median Starting Salary

Biola University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 48 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent year we have data available. Biblical Studies degree recipients from Biola University earn a boost of around $8,491 over the typical income of biblical studies graduates.

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Multnomah University
Portland, OR
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Bible Degrees Awarded
7.9% Growth in Graduates

Multnomah University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in biblical studies. Multnomah University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Portland.

There were roughly 38 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Multnomah University in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the bible program make about $33,182 for their early career.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In CA

It's hard to beat The Master's University and Seminary if you want to pursue a degree in biblical studies. The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were approximately 8 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from The Master’s University and Seminary

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Bible Degrees Awarded
$26,407 Median Starting Salary

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biblical studies. Located in the large suburb of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 49 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at School of Urban Missions in the most recent data year. After graduating, bible degree recipients typically make an average of $26,407 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 264
Washington 300 7
Oregon 266 48
Hawaii 164 2
Alaska 119 5

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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Biblical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Bible Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies 314

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,567
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 319
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 146
Missionary Studies 87
Religious Education 63
Sacred Music 42

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