Biblical Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 198 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Biblical Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Biblical Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biblical Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,603 students earned theirBiblical Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biblical Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 146 |
| Associate’s Degree | 335 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,910 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,097 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of Biblical Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Biblical Studies of $36,432 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,101 |
| 4 years | $36,432 |
| 5 years | $41,952 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Biblical Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 63.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 464 |
| Women | 266 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biblical Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 58.1% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 71 | 9.7% |
| International Students | 25 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biblical Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 243 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biblical Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 332 master's degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson University is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 139 master's degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lancaster Bible College is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. This school awarded 111 master's degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emmaus Bible College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 92 master's degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Belhaven University is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 79 master's degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kairos University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. This school awarded 79 master's degrees in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pillar College is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grace School of Theology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NationsUniversity is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian Bible College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biblical Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 3,603 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biblical Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 15,135 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 3,230 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1,249 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1,235 |
| Religious Education | 1,230 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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