Bachelor’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
Education Levels of Bible Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,030 people earned their bachelor's degree in bible. This earns it the #125 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in bible is $33,918. 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 $27,273 and the high is $39,834.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in bible is $25,411. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,892 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,483.
The median monthly payment of a bible graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $303.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in bible. About 59.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,204 |
| Women | 826 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bible bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| White | 1,442 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 157 |
Most Popular Bible Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 196 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in bible. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Northwestern - St Paul tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Northwestern. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bible at University of Northwestern - St Paul make a median salary of 33,918.
Johnson University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bible. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Johnson University. Of these students, 57% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bible at Johnson University make a median salary of 33,918.
Lancaster Bible College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bible. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Lancaster Bible College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Lancaster Bible College bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. 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, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Of these students, 31% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Moody Bible Institute bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Colorado Christian University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from CCU. About 43% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado Christian University bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
The 6th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Crown College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Crown. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bible at Crown College make a median salary of 33,918.
The 6th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from School of Urban Missions. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that School of Urban Missions graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,918.
The 8th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia International University. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from CIU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Columbia International University bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
The 9th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Emmaus Bible College. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Emmaus Bible College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bible at Emmaus Bible College make a median salary of 33,918.
Trinity Baptist College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bible. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Trinity Baptist College. About 52% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Trinity Baptist College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,918.
Northpoint Bible College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bible. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Northpoint Bible College. About 61% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northpoint Bible College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,918.
The 12th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Evangel University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,304 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Evangel. Of these students, 29% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Evangel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,918.
The 13th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from IWU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
Regent University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bible. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Regent. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bible at Regent University make a median salary of 33,918.
The 15th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clarks Summit University. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,276 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from CSU. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in bible at Clarks Summit University make a median salary of 33,918.
Appalachian Bible College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bible. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. 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, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Appalachian Bible College. About 50% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Appalachian Bible College bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
The 17th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Luther Rice College & Seminary. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Luther Rice. About 26% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Luther Rice College & Seminary bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Multnomah University. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Multnomah University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Multnomah University bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ozark Christian College. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Ozark Christian College. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ozark Christian College bible graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,918.
Piedmont International University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bible. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in bible from Piedmont International University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that Piedmont International University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,918.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bible that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2,151 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,097 |
| Religious Education | 609 |
| Missionary Studies | 417 |
| Sacred Music | 302 |
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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