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2024 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region

10 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
339 Bible Degrees Awarded
$25,837 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 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 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 339 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.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Bible

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Bible Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

Biola University is one of the best 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 moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #358 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Biola is a great university overall.

There were about 72 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent data year. Those biblical studies students who get their degree from Biola University make $8,761 more than the typical bible student.

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Multnomah University
Portland, OR
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Bible Degrees Awarded
$30,787 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 35 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Multnomah University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biblical studies degree program at Multnomah University earn $4,950 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Bible Degrees Awarded
$25,693 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 rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 65 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at School of Urban Missions in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, bible degree recipients usually make around $25,693 in the first five years of their career.

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA

It is difficult to beat Northwest University if you want to pursue a degree in biblical studies. Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 18th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 7 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwest University in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In CA

The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita. A Best Colleges rank of #258 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means The Master's University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$24,739 Median Starting Salary
$26,134 Median Student Debt

LIFE Bible College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of San Dimas. This college ranks 72nd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 10 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at LIFE Bible College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, bible degree recipients generally earn about $24,739 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OR
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 9th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 8 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at GFU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from George Fox University

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$18,439 Median Starting Salary
$24,500 Median Student Debt

Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Azusa. A Best Colleges rank of #259 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.

There were approximately 10 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, bible degree recipients usually earn about $18,439 in their early careers.

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Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 59th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 12 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Fresno Pacific in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the bible program earn an average of $24,063 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Fresno Pacific University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
62.5% Growth in Graduates

Westminster Seminary California is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Escondido.

There were roughly 8 biblical studies students who graduated with this degree at Westminster Seminary California in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biblical studies from Westminster Theological Seminary in California

Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biblical studies colleges 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 339

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,728
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 325
Missionary Studies 153
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 148
Religious Education 67
Sacred Music 47

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