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135 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in Bible is offered at 30 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 41 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.2% of Bible graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Bible Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 students earned their graduate certificate in Bible. This earns it the #102 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for Bible majors with their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Bible. About 51.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 69
Women 66
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The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 31
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 59
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 26
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There are 30 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Bible. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
63 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for Bible students seekinga graduate certificate is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 graduate certificates were handed out to Bible majors at Liberty University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to Bible majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#3

Biola University

La Mirada, California
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Biola University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from Biola. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nazarene Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to Bible majors at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#5

Covenant Theological Seminary

Saint Louis, Missouri
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Covenant Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Bible. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from Covenant Seminary. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bethel University Minnesota. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to Bible majors at Bethel University Minnesota.

#7

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, Missouri
4 Yearly Graduations

Aquinas Institute of Theology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from Aquinas Institute Saint Louis.

#7

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Moody Bible Institute. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to Bible majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, Arizona
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Phoenix Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from Phoenix Seminary. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regent University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from Regent.

#10

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Belhaven University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year. The Bible program at Belhaven University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia International University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to Bible majors at CIU.

#12

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans, Louisiana
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Bible. 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 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Sioux Falls Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Bible. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from North American Baptist Seminary.

#12

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon
2 Yearly Graduations

Multnomah University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from Multnomah University.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Catholic Theological Union at Chicago. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in Bible from Catholic Theological Union. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
1 Yearly Graduations

Johnson University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in Bible. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to Bible majors at Johnson University.

#17

Westminster Theological Seminary

Glenside, Pennsylvania
1 Yearly Graduations

The 17th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Westminster Theological Seminary. The Bible program at Westminster Theological Seminary awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Bible that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 479
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 179
Religious Education 36
Other Theology & Religion 35
Missionary Studies 25

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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