Biblical Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 198 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Biblical Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,603 people 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 (this page) | 146 |
| Associate’s Degree | 335 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,910 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,097 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of Biblical Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biblical Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies. About 55.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biblical Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 63.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 8.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 6.8% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 9.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biblical Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 243 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biblical Studies students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern-St Paul comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. This school awarded 139 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 135 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 131 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 111 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. This school awarded 92 undergraduate certificates 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.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belhaven University is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 79 undergraduate certificates 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.
Kairos University is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 79 undergraduate certificates 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.
Pillar College is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 71 undergraduate certificates 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.
Regent University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. This school awarded 61 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 58 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NationsUniversity comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. This school awarded 55 undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Biblical Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 49 undergraduate certificates 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.
Appalachian Bible College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biblical Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biblical Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biblical Studies Focus Areas
| 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.