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Biblical Studies at Nelson University

If you are interested in studying Biblical Studies, consider the program at Nelson University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Nelson University sits in Waxahachie, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 biblical studies graduations were recorded at Nelson University.

Studying Online at Nelson University

Distance learning is available at Nelson University. Among 1,794 students, 683 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Biblical Studies Rankings at Nelson University

Rankings can help you compare Nelson University’s Biblical Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 7
Best Value	Texas	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 53

Earnings for Biblical Studies Graduates from Nelson University

Students who complete Nelson University’s Biblical Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,891
2 years	$29,413
3 years	$28,779
4 years	$37,797
5 years	$47,181

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biblical Studies graduates from Nelson University earn a median of $37,797, compared with $41,937 for all Nelson University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biblical Studies graduates from Nelson University stands at $28,938.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biblical Studies graduates at Nelson University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biblical Studies graduates at Nelson University are 63% women (12) and 37% men (7).

Biblical Studies Associate’s Program at Nelson University

Of the 7 associate’s biblical studies graduates at Nelson University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biblical Studies associate’s degree recipients at Nelson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Biblical Studies associate’s degree recipients at Nelson University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Program at Nelson University

Of the 12 bachelor’s biblical studies graduates at Nelson University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biblical Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Nelson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biblical Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Nelson University, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biblical Studies Concentrations at Nelson University

The Biblical Studies program at Nelson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies	19

Highest-Paying Careers for Biblical Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Biblical Studies program at Nelson University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Biblical Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$64,599

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.