Associate Degrees in Biblical Studies
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Education Levels of Bible Majors
In 2020-2021, 387 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 | 2,456 |
| Master’s Degree | 844 |
| Associate Degree | 387 |
| Graduate Certificate | 135 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 134 |
| Basic Certificate | 90 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
Earnings of Bible Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in Bible is $20,896. 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 $16,286 and the high is $25,928.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in Bible is $25,750. 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, $29,875 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,875.
The median monthly payment of a Bible graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $313.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Bible. About 53.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 181 |
| Women | 206 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 216 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
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:
Southwestern Assemblies of God University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their associate degree in Bible from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. About 55% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $26,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Lancaster Bible College. Of these students, 46% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $24,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,474 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in Bible from CCU. Of these students, 57% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The Bible program at Elim Bible Institute and College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Rosedale Bible College.
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 $5,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,040 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in Bible from Carolina College of Biblical Studies. Of these students, 79% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wave Leadership College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in Bible. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Wave Leadership College. Of these students, 54% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in Bible from South Florida Bible College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at College of Biblical Studies - Houston. About 60% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moody Bible Institute. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Johnson University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Belhaven University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year. The Bible program at Belhaven University awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Appalachian Bible College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in Bible. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. The Bible program at Appalachian Bible College awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in Bible from FBBC&TS.
The 15th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kentucky Mountain Bible College. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The Bible program at Kentucky Mountain Bible College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Valor Christian College comes in at #16 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 Bible program at Valor Christian College awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbia International University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at CIU.
Lincoln Christian University is the 16th 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 $14,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,712 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in Bible from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Veritas Baptist College. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,922 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to Bible majors at VBC. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their associate degree is Amridge University. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. The Bible program at Amridge University awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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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 | 366 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 221 |
| Missionary Studies | 32 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 30 |
| Sacred Music | 20 |
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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