Doctor’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
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Education Levels of Bible Majors
In 2020-2021, 73 doctor's degrees were awarded to Bible majors. This earns it the #128 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bible at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 844 |
| Graduate Certificate | 135 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
Earnings of Bible Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for Bible majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Bible students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in Bible. About 94.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 54 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Bible Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Bible. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for Bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. The Bible program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 37 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 3% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at SEBTS.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The Bible program at Asbury Theological Seminary awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. The Bible program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clarks Summit University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Bible from CSU.
Piedmont International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Piedmont International University.
North Greenville University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Bible from North Greenville.
The 7th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Catholic University of America. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at CUA.
The 9th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lancaster Bible College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. The Bible program at Lancaster Bible College awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 10th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Amridge University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Bible from Amridge.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Bible that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,586 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 254 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 230 |
| Missionary Studies | 104 |
| Religious Education | 81 |
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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