Doctor’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
Education Levels of Bible Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 97 people earned their doctor's degree in bible. This earns it the #128 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for bible students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in bible. About 90.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 88 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bible doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 76 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Bible Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in bible. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in bible from MBTS.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bible from SEBTS.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bible. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bible from Asbury Seminary. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bible from NOBTS.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clarks Summit 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bible from CSU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Greenville University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,094 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bible from North Greenville.
The 7th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Catholic University of America. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in bible from CUA.
Amridge University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bible. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in bible from Amridge.
Dallas Theological Seminary is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bible. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in bible from DTS Dallas.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brite Divinity School. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in bible from Brite Divinity. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bible that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 273 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Religious Education | 114 |
| Missionary Studies | 85 |
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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