Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 198 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Bible/Biblical Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Bible/Biblical Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bible/Biblical Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,603 degrees were awarded toBible/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 (this page) | 1,097 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of Bible/Biblical Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Bible/Biblical Studies of $36,432 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Bible/Biblical Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 63.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 464 |
| Women | 266 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible/Biblical Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 58.1% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 71 | 9.7% |
| International Students | 25 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bible/Biblical Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 243 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Bible/Biblical Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 152 master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 139 master'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.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 131 master'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.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master'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.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kairos University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master'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.
Pillar College is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grace School of Theology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. This school awarded 58 master'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.
NationsUniversity is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master'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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian Bible College is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 46 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 40 master'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.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a popular choice for Bible/Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master'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.
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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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