Master’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
Education Levels of Bible Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 781 people earned their master's degree in bible. This makes it the 124th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in bible is $46,303. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,536 to a high of $50,058.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in bible. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 459 |
| Women | 322 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bible master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 127 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 421 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 113 |
Most Popular Bible Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a master’s degree in bible. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Dallas Theological Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in bible from DTS Dallas. Data shows that DTS Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
Liberty University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in bible from Liberty University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at Liberty University make a median salary of 46,303.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in bible from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at Moody Bible Institute make a median salary of 46,303.
Colorado Christian University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,668 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in bible from CCU. Of these students, 58% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in bible from Biola. About 25% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Biola graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clarks Summit University. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 34 people received their master's degree in bible from CSU. About 40% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
The 8th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in bible from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Data shows that Gordon - Conwell Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
The 9th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in bible from Cumberlands. Of these students, 48% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 18 people received their master's degree in bible from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 54% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at Asbury Theological Seminary make a median salary of 46,303.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Denver Seminary. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in bible from Denver Seminary. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at Denver Seminary make a median salary of 46,303.
The 12th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln Christian University. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in bible from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Lincoln Christian University bible graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,303.
Johnson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in bible from Johnson University. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at Johnson University make a median salary of 46,303.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in bible from South Florida Bible College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary make a median salary of 46,303.
Cedarville University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in bible from Cedarville. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cedarville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
Maranatha Baptist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,120 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in bible from MBU. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at Maranatha Baptist University make a median salary of 46,303.
Grace School of Theology is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in bible from Grace School of Theology. Of these students, 46% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Grace School of Theology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,303.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sioux Falls Seminary. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in bible from North American Baptist Seminary. About 49% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in bible at Sioux Falls Seminary make a median salary of 46,303.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bible that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 9,872 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
| Missionary Studies | 312 |
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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