Associate Degrees in Biblical Studies
Education Levels of Bible Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 351 people earned their associate degree in bible. This earns it the #133 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bible at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,030 |
| Master’s Degree | 781 |
| Associate Degree | 351 |
| Graduate Certificate | 252 |
| Basic Certificate | 161 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 97 |
Earnings of Bible Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in bible is $30,154. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,831 and the high is $35,760.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in bible is $26,595. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,595 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,595.
The median monthly payment of a bible graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $316.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in bible. About 54.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 190 |
| Women | 161 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bible associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 205 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Bible Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 83 colleges that offer an associate degree in bible. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for bible students seekingan associate degree is Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in bible from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. About 37% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in bible at Southwestern Assemblies of God University make a median salary of 30,154.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lancaster Bible College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,985 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in bible from Lancaster Bible College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Lancaster Bible College bible graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,154.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Colorado Christian University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,668 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in bible from CCU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Colorado Christian University bible graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,154.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Elim Bible Institute and College. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in bible from Elim. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Elim Bible Institute and College bible graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,154.
Rosedale Bible College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in bible from Rosedale Bible College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that Rosedale Bible College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,154.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in bible. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in bible from Carolina College of Biblical Studies. About 63% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Carolina College of Biblical Studies graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,154.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in bible. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in bible from South Florida Bible College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that South Florida Bible College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,154.
College of Biblical Studies - Houston is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in bible from College of Biblical Studies - Houston. About 22% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that College of Biblical Studies - Houston graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,154.
Moody Bible Institute is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in bible from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in bible at Moody Bible Institute make a median salary of 30,154.
Johnson University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in bible from Johnson University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Johnson University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,154.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Belhaven University. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in bible from Belhaven. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in bible at Belhaven University make a median salary of 30,154.
Appalachian Bible College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in bible. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in bible from Appalachian Bible College. Appalachian Bible College bible graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,154.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in bible from FBBC&TS. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary bible graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,154.
Kentucky Mountain Bible College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in bible from KMBC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in bible at Kentucky Mountain Bible College make a median salary of 30,154.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valor Christian College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in bible from Valor Christian College. Those who complete their associate degree in bible at Valor Christian College make a median salary of 30,154.
Columbia International University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in bible from CIU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Data shows that CIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,154.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lincoln Christian University. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in bible from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Lincoln Christian University bible graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,154.
Amridge University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in bible. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in bible from Amridge. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in bible at Amridge University make a median salary of 30,154.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bible that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 214 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 143 |
| Missionary Studies | 27 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 25 |
| Sacred Music | 19 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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