Master’s Degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies
Education Levels of Bible Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 781 people earned their master's degree in bible studies. This earns it the #166 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bible studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 781 |
Graduate Certificate | 252 |
Doctor’s Degree | 97 |
Earnings of Bible Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for bible studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in bible studies. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 459 |
Women | 322 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bible studies master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 24 |
Black or African American | 127 |
Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
White | 421 |
International Students | 17 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 113 |
Most Popular Bible Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a master’s degree in bible studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for bible studies students seekinga master's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in bible studies from DTS Dallas.
Liberty University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible studies. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from Liberty University. Of these students, 43% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Of these students, 47% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado Christian University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. 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 studies from CCU. About 58% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Biola University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible studies. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. 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 studies from Biola. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clarks Summit University. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. 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 studies from CSU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in bible studies from Gordon - Conwell Seminary.
The 9th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from Cumberlands. About 48% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Asbury Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in bible studies from Asbury Seminary. About 54% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Denver Seminary. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in bible studies from Denver Seminary. Of these students, 51% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lincoln Christian University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible studies. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. 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 studies from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Of these students, 8% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johnson University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible studies. 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 studies from Johnson University.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible studies. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from South Florida Bible College. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cedarville University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from Cedarville. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Maranatha Baptist University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible studies. 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 studies from MBU.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bible studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sioux Falls Seminary. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. 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 studies from North American Baptist Seminary. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Grace School of Theology is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible studies. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. 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 studies from Grace School of Theology. About 46% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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