### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Bible Studies is not only a valuable choice, but typically a necessary first step for undergraduates aspiring to pursue a career as a seminary teacher, a biblical history professor, or a religion professor. In fact, bible studies is fairly common coming in at the 116th most popular major. In the last year, there were 2,888 bible studies graduates. In-state tuition for bible studies at private institutions is, on average, Infinity times more spendy than their public rivals.

 There are 199 schools that offer bible studies. This number of institutions is on par with other degrees offered in the United States. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other bible studies majors, consider looking at institutions in Minnesota which have the most students admitted to bible studies annually. More generally, the best region to pursue bible studies is in the Southeast region with [Columbia International University](/colleges/columbia-international-university), [Johnson University](/colleges/johnson-university), and [Appalachian Bible College](/colleges/appalachian-bible-college) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the best conference to study bible studies is the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference with [North Central University](/colleges/north-central-university), [University of Northwestern-St Paul](/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul), and [Crown College](/colleges/crown-college) representing the conference. Based on our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for bible studies is [Wheaton College](/colleges/wheaton-college).

 The objectively best school does not mean it is the best school for every student. There are a bunch of facets to weigh when deciding on college. External stuff such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely modify your thoughts of which university to attend. Here at authority.org, we have evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you want to know which bible studies school is home to the top campus, the answer is [Lipscomb University](/colleges/lipscomb-university). If you are very interested in which school has the finest campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more so we can compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our choice of the school with the best student life for bible studies is [Wheaton College](/colleges/wheaton-college). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If price is a major deciding factor in your choice of where you attend school, you might consider avoiding [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university). [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university)&nbspappears to be our most expensive college for bible studies, at least regarding out of state students. We do have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the price tag of [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could want to know that bible studies is the 276th most expensive major in the nation, with an average cost of $25,700. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for bible studies in the nation is Washington demonstrated with a cost of $32,500 at Northwest University. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region for bible studies is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [Azusa Pacific University](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university) with a cost of $39,640, [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university) with a cost of $41,976, and [George Fox University](/colleges/george-fox-university) with a cost of $36,750.

 Our cheapest region for bible studies is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Colorado Christian University](/colleges/colorado-christian-university) with a cost of $23,502 and [Nazarene Bible College](/colleges/nazarene-bible-college) with a cost of $8,880. More optimistically, the most affordable college for bible studies is [SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary](/colleges/sum-bible-college-and-theological-seminary). Authority's full list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying around $0 for a degree in bible studies. The price increases dramatically to an average of $0 for the out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our choice for the university constituting the best value for bible studies: [Wheaton College](/colleges/wheaton-college). Through this link you can find our comprehensive list about the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this idea is based on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for bible studies students vary a lot, but within two years graduation students will regularly make in the neighborhood of $39,800. There is a lot of variation in earnings potential; top positions can enjoy pay up to $71,000. Straight out of school, the lowest earning jobs within the bible studies space make $22,900, which isn't that bad. The top earning graduates for bible studies have come from [Azusa Pacific University](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of bible studies is near the bottom, arriving within only the 16th percentile of all majors. The school with the most composite diversity for bible studies is [Moody Bible Institute](/colleges/moody-bible-institute)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Bible Studies major ranks only in the 96th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 11th percentile. White students make up the largest share at 79% of students studying bible studies. Additionally, 60% of scholars seeking a bible studies major are men.

 The median ranking for bible studies professors is 4 stars, which is exactly the average across every major; this is a fine. If you want to find the most popular bible studies instructor in the nation, consider looking up Ed Hindson at [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university). It may be surprising, but the top rated bible studies professors by student come from [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university). If we including data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the university possessing comprehensively the best professors for bible studies is [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university). One will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the top instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for bible studies is [College of the Ozarks](/colleges/college-of-the-ozarks). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a general list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you believe that considering the higher education world from examples only derived from superlatives might cause issues. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our other pages on different universities and peruse some of our helpful background 'blog posts' on beneficial things to look out for as your school search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Bible studies is the 116th most popular degree in America, with 2,888 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #117 [Design and Visual Communications](/rankings/best-colleges-for-design-and-visual-communications), and narrowly lost to #115 [Clinical Laboratory Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-clinical-laboratory-science).

 The degree is offered at a total of 199 colleges across the nation, and is the 103rd most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 0% of colleges offering bible studies are public making it a quite inaccessible field.

 The southeast produces the most bible studies graduates, largely led by [Columbia International University](/colleges/columbia-international-university), while it’s the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Minnesota ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Northwestern-St Paul](/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul) and [Crown College](/colleges/crown-college).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more bible studies graduates than [Selma University](/colleges/selma-university), which graduated 242 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study bible studies). More students studied bible studies as a percentage of total students at [SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary](/colleges/sum-bible-college-and-theological-seminary) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Bible studies is the 276th most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $25,669 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #277, [Registered Nursing](rankings/best-colleges-for-registered-nursing), with a median cost of $25,615).

 The Far West has the most expensive schools with top 50 bible studies programs predominantly led by [Azusa Pacific University](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university) with an annual cost of $39,640. Washington is the most expensive state for bible studies led by [Northwest University](/colleges/northwest-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 100% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 100% less than the median private school. So make sure to check out public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Amridge University](/colleges/amridge-university). It costs just $6,000 per year and is its bible studies program is ranked #33. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [College of Biblical Studies-Houston](/colleges/college-of-biblical-studies-houston)  is probably for you, ranked #25 with an in-state cost of just $6,576. Another more affordable pick would be #18, [SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary](/colleges/sum-bible-college-and-theological-seminary) in El Dorado County, CA with a cost of $9,600 for in-state students and $9,600 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a large investment for most students. It's important to be sure you enlarge your earning power. We wish for the following earnings and job placement info to aid you in deciding your major at college.

 Fresh out of university, Bible Studies students make $30,215 per year on average (bottom 22%). Later on in their jobs, they can make as high as $71,015 per year to as little as $22,944, but average roughly $39,818. To put it in context, that's 3% greater than average.

 The most popular work title for a Bible Studies graduate is Analyst, which ordinarily earn about $54,000; next are Account Executive and Outside Sales Representative, which typically earn around $36,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for Bible Studies graduates is The Mid East. IN has the highest grossing Bible Studies graduates of any state. The highest earning conference for Bible Studies graduates is Crossroads League.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Bible Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors oftentimes play an astronomical role in shaping your college experience, regardless of your primary focus. An effective instructor could provide inspiration and set a student up for future success. Conversely, a bad professor can derail your schooling or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Bible Studies have a median student rating of 4 / 5, which puts these professors in the top 58th percentile in the US based on overall professor effectivness. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Bible Studies professors barely edged-out those from ["Homeland Security"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-homeland-security), whereas ["Interior Architecture"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-interior-architecture)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Bible Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Bible Studies professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Bible Studies professors. The Lone Star Conference has the highest rated Bible Studies professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Bible Studies professors. Public institutions tend to have higher rated Bible Studies professors than private universities. Finally, Florida has the highest rated Bible Studies professors in the US.

 Ed Hindson, instructor at [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university)&nbspin Lynchburg, VA is the most popular Bible Studies professor in the US. Eric Walker, professor at [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho)&nbspin Rexburg, ID is the highest rated Bible Studies professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which schools have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an awfully significant time of one's life; it's an opportunity for individual progress and development. Undergraduates continue to capture who they are and learn the integral skills to be a thriving member of society. But learning is deeper than what one learns in a classroom environment - the campus dialogue, the life lesson gained from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different vantage point. As such, attending a diverse college vastly improves what you gain from your time at university.

 Bible Studies is a less ethnically diverse major than average\*. 79% of the United States' Bible Studies majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(8%), black students (5%), and asian students (4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Palm Beach Atlantic University](/colleges/palm-beach-atlantic-university) located in West Palm Beach, FL.

 Secondly, Bible Studies slightly skews male, with 2 out of 5 majors identifying as men. [College of the Ozarks](/colleges/college-of-the-ozarks) in Point Lookout, MO has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is financial diversity. Bible Studies is the 17th most socioeconomically diverse major in the United States. 27% of its majors come from very high income homes, 20% are from homes who earn between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 21% grew up in low income homes. [Truett McConnell University](/colleges/truett-mcconnell-university) has the most economically diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall FL is the most diverse state for Bible Studies. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Sunshine State Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 4%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 4%
* White: 79%
* Other: 8%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 60%
* Female: 40%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 21%
* 30k - 48k: 13%
* 48k - 75k: 19%
* 75k - 110k: 20%
* Over 110k: 27%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 60%
* Out of State: 36%
* International: 3%


2023 Bible Studies Cost

There are about 17,704 students enrolled in Bible Studies in the USA.

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