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Biblical Studies Schools in Illinois

97 students earned Bible degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biblical Studies is the 95th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biblical Studies Majors in Illinois

Bible majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 91
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a Bible major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of Bible majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Biblical Studies Grads in Illinois

2,610 people in the state and 44,800 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Bible.

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Wages for Biblical Studies Jobs in Illinois

Bible grads earn an average of $43,930 in the state and $46,980 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Bible degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,870 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,679.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
581 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
227 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%.

Biblical Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers Bible majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Religious Activities and Education Directors 4% $40,900
Philosophy and Religion Professors 2% $75,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Bible.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Theological & Ministerial Studies 641
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 185
Religious Education 61
Other Theology & Religion 35
Missionary Studies 32
Sacred Music 3

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