Bible/Biblical Studies
Offered at 335 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 32 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 58 | $33,964 | $45,502 | $22,000 |
| Bachelor's | 145 | $37,704 | $47,364 | $25,950 |
| Master's | 69 | $51,514 | $53,364 | — |
| Doctoral | 11 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 20 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical associate program in this field reports median earnings of $33,964, versus $37,704 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty University | VA | $45,180 | $29,122 | $19,791 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson University | TX | $34,733 | $46,708 | $22,000 |
| 2 | Elim Bible College | NY | — | $46,319 | — |
| 3 | Ohio Christian University | OH | — | $45,502 | — |
| 4 | Ozark Christian College | MO | — | $42,139 | — |
| 5 | Colorado Christian University | CO | $33,815 | $42,003 | $38,936 |
| 6 | Lancaster Bible College | PA | $33,964 | — | $20,126 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lipscomb University | TN | — | $62,921 | — |
| 2 | Dallas Baptist University | TX | $35,506 | $60,931 | — |
| 3 | Maranatha Baptist University | WI | — | $59,778 | — |
| 4 | Regent University | VA | $45,495 | $55,314 | $35,494 |
| 5 | Biola University | CA | — | $53,937 | — |
| 6 | Moody Bible Institute | IL | $37,000 | $53,894 | $18,000 |
| 7 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | MN | $47,114 | $53,871 | $25,819 |
| 8 | Truett McConnell University | GA | — | $53,512 | — |
| 9 | North Greenville University | SC | — | $51,911 | — |
| 10 | Luther Rice College & Seminary | GA | $49,896 | $51,597 | $34,969 |
| 11 | Crown College | MN | $40,236 | $51,107 | $22,272 |
| 12 | Life Pacific University | CA | — | $50,852 | — |
| 13 | Lee University | TN | — | $50,723 | $29,667 |
| 14 | Criswell College | TX | $42,578 | $50,354 | — |
| 15 | Lancaster Bible College | PA | $45,734 | $48,576 | $27,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moody Bible Institute | IL | $74,341 | $67,282 | — |
| 2 | University of the Cumberlands | KY | $54,663 | — | — |
| 3 | Biola University | CA | $59,752 | $53,504 | — |
| 4 | Luther Rice College & Seminary | GA | — | $53,225 | — |
| 5 | Belhaven University | MS | $51,897 | — | — |
| 6 | Colorado Christian University | CO | $51,514 | — | — |
| 7 | Liberty University | VA | $47,630 | — | — |
| 8 | Denver Seminary | CO | $47,812 | $47,384 | — |
| 9 | Cedarville University | OH | $46,604 | — | — |
| 10 | Asbury Theological Seminary | KY | $42,900 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do bible/biblical studies graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in bible/biblical studies reports median earnings of $37,704. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
