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Biblical Studies in Illinois

Biblical Studies Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Biblical Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 1,990 people in the state and 42,300 people in the nation working in Bible jobs.

Biblical Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Biblical Studies Jobs in Illinois

Bible grads earn an average of $71,389 in the state and $76,455 nationwide.

Biblical Studies Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Bible degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,976 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 98% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Wheaton College

Wheaton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,703 a year. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,161 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 5% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,365 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

The student loan default rate of 3.7% is lower than average.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,559 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,282 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 67% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

Biblical Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers Bible majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $71,584
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $64,599

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Bible.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,135
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 3,230
Missionary Studies 1,249
Other Theology & Religion 1,235
Religious Education 1,230
Sacred Music 477
Religious Institution Administration and Law 57

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