Bachelor’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
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Education Levels of Bible Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,456 students 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 | 2,456 |
| 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in Bible is $27,420. 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 $25,622 and the high is $30,688.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in Bible is $25,764. 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, $29,001 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,454.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $251.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in Bible. About 62.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,542 |
| Women | 914 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 71 |
| Black or African American | 251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 1,745 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 194 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for Bible students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Northwestern - St Paul. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 people received their bachelor's degree in Bible from Northwestern. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. The Bible program at Johnson University awarded 142 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lancaster Bible College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bible. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The Bible program at Lancaster Bible College awarded 123 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bible. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. 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, 69 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Of these students, 26% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bible. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The Bible program at Colorado Christian University awarded 68 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $27,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Crown. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $5,985 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at School of Urban Missions. Of these students, 57% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at CIU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Emmaus Bible College. Of these students, 43% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Trinity Baptist College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Bible. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The Bible program at Trinity Baptist College awarded 46 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northpoint Bible College. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in Bible from Northpoint Bible College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
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 $24,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,388 per year. The Bible program at Evangel University awarded 41 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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 $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. The Bible program at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global awarded 40 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 35% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Regent University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Bible from Regent. Of these students, 23% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $27,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Bible from CSU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian Bible College. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Bible from Appalachian Bible College. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Bible from Luther Rice. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Multnomah University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bible. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,280 per year. The Bible program at Multnomah University awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ozark Christian College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Bible. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The Bible program at Ozark Christian College awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Piedmont International University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Bible. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. The Bible program at Piedmont International University awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
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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 | 2,603 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,115 |
| Religious Education | 708 |
| Missionary Studies | 455 |
| Sacred Music | 364 |
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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