### SUMMARY

 Studying Christian Studies is a valuable choice and often a critical first step for pupils endeavoring to enter a career as a theologian, a pastor, or a preacher. In fact, christian studies is an uncommon major ranking as the 282nd most popular major. Last year, there were 485 christian studies degrees conferred. In-state tuition for christian studies at private universities is, on average, Infinity times more expensive than their public counterparts.

 With only 67 schools offering this degree there might be limited options as to the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are hoping to immerse yourself with other christian studies undergraduates, look at universities in Louisiana which have the most undergraduates admitted to christian studies annually. More generally, the best region to major in christian studies is in the Southeast region with [New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/new-orleans-baptist-theological-seminary), [Charleston Southern University](/colleges/charleston-southern-university), and [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to study christian studies is the Big South Conference with [Campbell University](/colleges/campbell-university), [Charleston Southern University](/colleges/charleston-southern-university), and [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university) representing the conference. That being said, our choice for the best university for christian studies is [Point Loma Nazarene University](/colleges/point-loma-nazarene-university). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school does not have to be the best school for you. There are lots more angels to weigh when selecting institution. External stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would refashion your thoughts of which university to attend. Here at Authority, we have evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which christian studies university has the best campus, the winner is [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university). If you are very interested in which school is home to the best 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 evaluate every major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our choice of the university with the best student life for christian studies is [Point Loma Nazarene University](/colleges/point-loma-nazarene-university). Curious why? Keep scrolling to find out more about Authority's top selections. Many of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If price is a major factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Whitworth University](/colleges/whitworth-university). [Whitworth University](/colleges/whitworth-university)&nbspappears to be the most expensive school for christian studies, at least for out of state attendance. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the expense at [Whitworth University](/colleges/whitworth-university)&nbspinto perspective. You could also be interested to know that christian studies is the 245th most expensive program in the nation, with an average expense of $27,600. On a broader scale, the most costly state for christian studies in the country is Washington demonstrated with a tuition of $43,800 at the main college in the state Whitworth University. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for christian studies is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for christian studies is the Southeast region which is represented by [Mississippi College](/colleges/mississippi-college) with a cost of $17,550, [Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/southeastern-baptist-theological-seminary) with a cost of $8,784, and [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university) with a cost of $15,417. More optimistically, the most affordable school for christian studies is [Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/southeastern-baptist-theological-seminary). Our full list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying about $0 for a degree in christian studies. That cost swells by a lot to an average of $0 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. As such, you might be interested in our pick for the college constituting the best value for christian studies: [Point Loma Nazarene University](/colleges/point-loma-nazarene-university). On this page you will see our comprehensive list on the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. That being said, this list is predicated on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for christian studies majors vary a lot, but two years after finishing the degree graduates will typically make around $43,100. There is a lot of variation in earnings potential; top earners can make up to $90,800. Even right out of school, the minimum earning positions within the christian studies field earn $19,900, which could be worse. The top earning grads from christian studies have come from [University of Mary](/colleges/university-of-mary)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of christian studies stands subpar, coming within the 27th percentile of majors nationally. The college with the most composite diversity for christian studies is [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Christian Studies major sits only in the 62nd percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 21st percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion, 74%, of students studying christian studies. Additionally, 64% of undergraduates seeking a christian studies degree are men.

 The median rating of christian studies professors is 4.2 stars, which is 5% higher than the median score for all majors; which is a good ranking. If you want the most popular christian studies instructor in the country, consider looking up Bill Viser from [Ouachita Baptist University](/colleges/ouachita-baptist-university). It might be surprising, but the best ranked instructors of christian studies according to students are found at [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university). If we incorporate data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the university possessing the best instructors for christian studies is [Point Loma Nazarene University](/colleges/point-loma-nazarene-university). You can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest examples of instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for christian studies is [Mississippi College](/colleges/mississippi-college). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have an extensive list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you understand that approaching the higher education world with a lens mainly informed by superlatives can create issues. We at Authority hope you look at some of our more focused pages on individual schools and explore some of Authority's helpful background articles on essential things to consider as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Christian studies is the 282nd most popular degree in America, with 485 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #283 [Interior Architecture](/rankings/best-colleges-for-interior-architecture), and narrowly lost to #281 [Recording Arts Technology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-recording-arts-technology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 67 colleges across the nation, and is the 226th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 1% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

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

 The southeast produces the most christian studies graduates, largely led by [New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/new-orleans-baptist-theological-seminary), while it’s the Big South Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Louisiana ranks highest, with particular help from [Louisiana College](/colleges/louisiana-college) and [New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/new-orleans-baptist-theological-seminary).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more christian studies graduates than [Amridge University](/colleges/amridge-university), which graduated 148 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 christian studies). More students studied christian studies as a percentage of total students at [Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/southeastern-baptist-theological-seminary) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Christian studies is the 245th most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $27,575 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #246, [Systems Engineering](rankings/best-colleges-for-systems-engineering), with a median cost of $27,436).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top christian studies programs predominantly led by [Gordon College](/colleges/gordon-college) with an annual cost of $37,000. The most expensive state for christian studies is Washington led by [Whitworth University](/colleges/whitworth-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 be sure to look into public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Whitworth University](/colleges/whitworth-university). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/southeastern-baptist-theological-seminary). It costs just $9,432 per year, and it is its christian studies program is ranked #9. Another more affordable option would be #7, [University of Mary](/colleges/university-of-mary) in Burleigh County, ND with a cost of $17,350 for in-state students and $17,350 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is a huge investment for most students. It's important to ensure you are able to payback your investment. We hope the following job placement and income statistics help you make an intelligent decision when electing your major.

 In their first year after school, Christian Studies majors bring home $22,827 per annum on average (bottom 1%). After some experience in their vocations, they can take home up to $90,775 to as little as $19,940, but average around $43,133. To put it in context, that is 12% north of the United States average.

 The most popular job for a Christian Studies graduate is Customer Care Representative, which typically earn near $24,000; next are Inside Sales Representative and Analyst, which predominantly make roughly $26,000 and $54,000 respectively.

 The Southeast has the best paid Christian Studies graduates. WV has the best paid Christian Studies alumni of any state. The highest earning conference for Christian Studies graduates is Southern Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Christian Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors often play a massive role in shaping your college experience, regardless of your major. An amazing professor can provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Contrarily, a poor professor can drive frustration or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Christian Studies have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, which puts them in the top 36th percentile in the US grounded in overall professor effectivness. For context a 4.2 rating is 5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Christian Studies just edged-out those from ["Music Technology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-music-technology), whereas ["Italian Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-italian-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Christian Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Christian Studies professors. Colleges located in small citys tend to have the best Christian Studies professors. The Big South Conference has the highest rated Christian Studies professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Christian Studies professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Christian Studies professors than public universities. Finally, Virginia has the highest rated Christian Studies professors in the nation.

 Bill Viser, professor at [Ouachita Baptist University](/colleges/ouachita-baptist-university)&nbspin Arkadelphia, AR is the most popular Christian Studies professor in the nation. Chad Miller, professor at [Biola University](/colleges/biola-university)&nbspin La Mirada, CA is the highest rated Christian Studies professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a very revelatory adventure in one's life; it's a chance for personal growth and evolution. Pupils continue to discover who they can be and forge many of the essential skills to be a successful adult. But growth is not exclusively found in a classroom - the interactions which one has with his schoolmates, the life lesson received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different stance on an issue. As such, a diverse college experience tremendously enriches what you gain from your time at college.

 Christian Studies is a less racially diverse subject than average\*. 74% of America's Christian Studies majors are white students, followed by latino students (10%), black students (9%), and students of other races\*\*(5%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Wayland Baptist University](/colleges/wayland-baptist-university) located in Plainview, TX.

 In addition, Christian Studies significatly skews male, with 64% of students majoring in Christian Studies identifying as men. [Whitworth University](/colleges/whitworth-university) in Spokane, WA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another critical type of diversity is economic diversity. Christian Studies ranks in the top 38% of focuses for class diversity. 30% of its majors come from families taking in north of $110,000 per year, 19% are from households bringing in between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 22% grew up in homes with a sub $30,000 annual income. [University of Mary Hardin-Baylor](/colleges/university-of-mary-hardin-baylor) is the most fiscally diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall TX is the most diverse state for Christian Studies. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Sooner Athletic 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: 2%
* Black: 9%
* Latino: 10%
* White: 74%
* Other: 5%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 64%
* Female: 36%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 22%
* 30k - 48k: 13%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 19%
* Over 110k: 30%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 56%
* Out of State: 43%
* International: 2%


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