Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies in 2026
37 schools ranked by DegreeWorth Score · Updated 2026
These are the top schools offering Bible/Biblical Studies, ranked by DegreeWorth Score. The score combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Bible/Biblical Studies graduate earns $33,741/yr across 37 schools.
Programs Ranked
37
Avg Earnings
$33,741/yr
Avg DW Score
25/100
AI Risk
High
55% task exposure
All Bible/Biblical Studies Programs Ranked
Click any row for full AI scenario analysis, earnings projections, and career path breakdown.
| # | School | DW Score | Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, IN · Private nonprofit |
48
44–49 |
$46,674/yr | 14.5x |
| 2 |
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit |
40
37–41 |
$42,567/yr | 10.3x |
| 3 |
Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit |
37
33–38 |
$48,073/yr | 4.1x |
| 4 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS · Private nonprofit |
35
32–36 |
$41,674/yr | 4.4x |
| 5 |
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO · Private nonprofit |
34
31–35 |
$39,272/yr | 3.1x |
| 6 |
Luther Rice College & Seminary
Lithonia, GA · Private nonprofit |
34
33–35 |
$37,863/yr | 9.7x |
| 7 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN · Private nonprofit |
34
30–35 |
$46,674/yr | 3.1x |
| 8 |
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit |
33
29–34 |
$44,142/yr | 3.6x |
| 9 |
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofit |
32
29–33 |
$42,572/yr | 1.9x |
| 10 |
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA · Private nonprofit |
30
27–31 |
$44,601/yr | 2.5x |
| 11 |
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · Private nonprofit |
29
28–30 |
$36,109/yr | 3.6x |
| 12 |
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit |
29
28–30 |
$35,114/yr | 6.6x |
| 13 |
Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit |
28
25–29 |
$39,834/yr | 3.9x |
| 14 |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofit |
27
26–27 |
$33,918/yr | 5.4x |
| 15 |
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit |
26
23–27 |
$41,123/yr | 1.8x |
| 16 |
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit |
25
23–26 |
$37,958/yr | 2.2x |
| 17 |
Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan, KS · Private nonprofit |
24
22–24 |
$36,357/yr | 3.1x |
| 18 |
Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI · Private nonprofit |
24
24–24 |
$30,263/yr | 4.0x |
| 19 |
Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit |
23
21–24 |
$37,518/yr | 1.7x |
| 20 |
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Private nonprofit |
23
22–24 |
$35,275/yr | 2.7x |
| 21 |
Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO · Private nonprofit |
23
23–23 |
$31,345/yr | 5.5x |
| 22 |
Johnson University Florida
Kissimmee, FL · Private nonprofit |
22
22–23 |
$32,078/yr | 4.3x |
| 23 |
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit |
22
22–23 |
$32,078/yr | 4.2x |
| 24 |
Northpoint Bible College
Haverhill, MA · Private nonprofit |
21
21–21 |
$26,859/yr | 6.8x |
| 25 |
Multnomah University
Portland, OR · Private nonprofit |
20
19–20 |
$33,182/yr | 2.3x |
| 26 |
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · Private nonprofit |
20
20–20 |
$31,604/yr | 3.3x |
| 27 |
Boston Baptist College
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit |
19
19–20 |
$24,429/yr | 3.3x |
| 28 |
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills, CA · Private nonprofit |
19
19–20 |
$26,407/yr | 7.5x |
| 29 |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Elizabeth City, NC · Private nonprofit |
18
16–19 |
$11,491/yr | 5.8x |
| 30 |
Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL · Private nonprofit |
17
16–18 |
$20,013/yr | 2.5x |
| 31 |
Davis College
Pottersville, NY · Private nonprofit |
17
17–17 |
$25,743/yr | 4.4x |
| 32 |
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA · Private nonprofit |
17
17–17 |
$31,712/yr | 1.7x |
| 33 |
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Ankeny, IA · Private nonprofit |
16
15–16 |
$21,543/yr | 1.8x |
| 34 |
Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, WV · Private nonprofit |
16
15–17 |
$21,367/yr | 1.9x |
| 35 |
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofit |
15
15–15 |
$29,986/yr | 1.4x |
| 36 |
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · Private nonprofit |
15
16–16 |
$27,273/yr | 2.5x |
| 37 |
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit |
13
13–13 |
$23,737/yr | 2.3x |
Methodology
Programs are ranked by DegreeWorth Score, which combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), AI automation resilience (based on OpenAI and academic research), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (10-year projected earnings vs. 4-year tuition).
Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Bible/Biblical Studies?
Based on our DegreeWorth Score, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global ranks #1 for Bible/Biblical Studies with a score of 48/100 and graduate earnings of $46,674/yr.
How much do Bible/Biblical Studies graduates earn?
Across 37 schools, Bible/Biblical Studies graduates earn an average of $33,741/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $48,073/yr.
Is Bible/Biblical Studies a good major for AI resistance?
Bible/Biblical Studies has an average AI task exposure of 55%, rated "High". This field has significant AI exposure. Check individual program pages for scenario analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.