Bible/Biblical Studies Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies is offered at 198 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.8% of Bible/Biblical Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bible/Biblical Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,603 people earned theirBible/Biblical Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bible/Biblical Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 146 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 335 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,910 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,097 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of Bible/Biblical Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies of $36,432 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,101 |
| 4 years | $36,432 |
| 5 years | $41,952 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Bible/Biblical Studies students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies. About 50.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 166 |
| Women | 169 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible/Biblical Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 18.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bible/Biblical Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 243 colleges that offer a associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Bible/Biblical Studies students seeking a associate degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 332 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson University is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 152 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lancaster Bible College is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emmaus Bible College is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 92 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Belhaven University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kairos University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pillar College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grace School of Theology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NationsUniversity comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian Bible College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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