Master’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Bible Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 764 people earned their master's degree in bible. This earns it the #124 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 764 |
| Graduate Certificate | 207 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
Earnings of Bible Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in bible is $40,644. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,029 to a high of $46,594.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in bible is $29,837. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,455 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,795.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in bible. About 62.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 479 |
| Women | 285 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bible master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 417 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 129 |
Most Popular Bible Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a master’s degree in bible. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for bible 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 from DTS Dallas.
Liberty University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in bible from Liberty University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bible 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 $13,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in bible from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 40% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado Christian University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,751 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,931 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in bible from CCU. About 48% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Biola University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in bible from Biola. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bible 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 $29,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in bible from CSU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nyack College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in bible from Nyack. About 50% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for bible 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 from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 47% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for bible 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 $4,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in bible from Cumberlands. About 50% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible. 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 from Asbury Seminary. About 28% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bible 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 from Denver Seminary. Of these students, 36% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln Christian University. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,892 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in bible from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Johnson University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in bible from Johnson University.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. 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 $5,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in bible from South Florida Bible College. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,249 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in bible from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. About 26% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cedarville University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,498 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in bible from Cedarville.
Maranatha Baptist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bible. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,560 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 from MBU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bible 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 from North American Baptist Seminary. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Grace School of Theology is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bible. 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 from Grace School of Theology. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Bible Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 764 |
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bible that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 10,001 | |
| 1,221 | |
| 551 | |
| 456 | |
| 299 |
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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.