Bible/Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Bible/Biblical Studies is offered at 198 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Bible/Biblical Studies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.0% 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 | 335 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,910 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,097 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 110 |
Earnings of Bible/Biblical Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Bible/Biblical Studies of $36,432 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. About 86.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible/Biblical Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 10.9% |
| International Students | 11 | 10.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bible/Biblical Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 243 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their doctor's 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.
Johnson University is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 152 doctor's 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.
University of Northwestern-St Paul comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's 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.
Lancaster Bible College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emmaus Bible College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 92 doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belhaven University is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 79 doctor's 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.
Kairos University is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 79 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 71 doctor's 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.
Regent University is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 63 doctor's 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.
Asbury Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NationsUniversity is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 49 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's 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.
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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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