Master’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
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Education Levels of Bible Majors
In 2020-2021, 844 master's degrees were awarded to Bible majors. 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 | 844 |
| Graduate Certificate | 135 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 73 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Bible students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in Bible. About 69.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 583 |
| Women | 261 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bible master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 446 |
| International Students | 64 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 114 |
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. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 147 master's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at DTS Dallas. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The Bible program at Liberty University awarded 75 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in Bible from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 27% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado Christian University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,474 per year. The Bible program at Colorado Christian University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in Bible from Biola. Of these students, 26% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clarks Summit University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Bible. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at CSU. Of these students, 21% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nyack College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. The Bible program at Nyack College awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The Bible program at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in Bible from Cumberlands.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in Bible from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 28% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Denver Seminary is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Bible. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The Bible program at Denver Seminary awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 $14,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,712 per year. The Bible program at Lincoln Christian University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johnson University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Bible. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. 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, 15 master's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Johnson University. About 7% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in Bible from South Florida Bible College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,741 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to Bible majors at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America. About 27% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cedarville University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Bible. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,864 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in Bible from Cedarville. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for Bible majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maranatha Baptist University. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,120 per year. The Bible program at Maranatha Baptist University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Cairn University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,345 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,596 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in Bible from Cairn. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Grace School of Theology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in Bible from Grace School of Theology. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sioux Falls Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bible. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in Bible from North American Baptist Seminary. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Bible that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 512 |
| Missionary Studies | 294 |
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*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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