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Biblical Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

303 students earned Bible degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biblical Studies is the 107th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biblical Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

Bible majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 194
Master’s Degree 52
Associate Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a Bible major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of Bible majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Biblical Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

2,530 people in the state and 44,800 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Bible.

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Wages for Biblical Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Bible grad in the state is $40,980, compared to a typical salary of $46,980 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Bible degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,038 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#2

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

#3

Cairn University

Langhorne
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,276 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Cairn.

#4

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Messiah grads earn an average salary of $42,450.

#4

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,576 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,027 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#6

Eastern University

Saint Davids
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,011.

#6

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,349 Total Students

In their early career, Geneva grads earn an average salary of $37,554. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 88% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
854 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Biblical Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers Bible majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 10% $74,380
Religious Activities and Education Directors 3% $33,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Bible.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Theological & Ministerial Studies 569
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 188
Other Theology & Religion 25
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Missionary Studies 18
Religious Education 17
Sacred Music 6

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