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2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in California

12 Colleges
$25,130 Avg Salary
$26,282 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

With 101 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, Biblical studies is the #130 most popular major in California.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biblical Studies program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Bible majors pursuing a .

#1

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Biola University the most popular school in California for Biblical studies students. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a great place for Biblical studies students. Located in the large suburb of Santa Fe Springs, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in California list. Located in the rural area of El Dorado Hills, School of Urban Missions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Epic Bible College

Sacramento, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Epic Bible College is a great place for Biblical studies students. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Epic Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westminster Theological Seminary in California. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Escondido, Westminster Seminary California is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southern California Seminary is a great place for Biblical studies students. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Southern California Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The Master’s University and Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Fresno Pacific University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biblical Studies Schools in California ranking. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

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#9

Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA

Bethesda University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Bethesda is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.

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With a ranking of #10, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the city of Redding, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 0
Oregon 6

Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 12,534
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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