# Bible/Biblical Studies

> A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/programs/bible-biblical-studies
- CIP code: 39.02 (Theology and Religious Vocations)
- Colleges offering it: 184 at its most common degree level

## Outcomes by degree level (College Scorecard, 2025)

| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings 1 yr | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median federal debt |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Certificate | 66 | $45,180 | $47,160 | $16,500 |
| Associate's | 86 | $33,964 | $39,670 | $21,000 |
| Bachelor's | 184 | $37,065 | $45,100 | $23,279 |
| Master's | 82 | $51,897 | $61,699 | $31,013 |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Doctoral | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| First professional | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graduate/professional certificate | 26 | not reported | not reported | $22,431 |

## Colleges whose graduates earn the most (Bachelor's)

Only programs with at least 10 graduates are listed.

| College | Location | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: |
| [Dallas Baptist University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/dallas-baptist-university-762) | Dallas, TX | $58,031 | not reported |
| [Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global](https://www.collegesref.com/college/indiana-wesleyan-university-national-global-1285) | Marion, IN | $53,497 | $30,795 |
| [University of Northwestern-St Paul](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-northwestern-st-paul-3004) | Saint Paul, MN | $51,761 | $25,000 |
| [Moody Bible Institute](https://www.collegesref.com/college/moody-bible-institute-1768) | Chicago, IL | $50,342 | $18,000 |
| [Freed-Hardeman University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/freed-hardeman-university-1029) | Henderson, TN | $50,335 | $18,987 |
| [Regent University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/regent-university-2204) | Virginia Beach, VA | $48,776 | $30,334 |
| [Harding University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/harding-university-1150) | Searcy, AR | $48,762 | not reported |
| [Clear Creek Baptist Bible College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/clear-creek-baptist-bible-college-570) | Pineville, KY | $48,375 | not reported |
| [Trinity Bible College and Graduate School](https://www.collegesref.com/college/trinity-bible-college-and-graduate-school-2810) | Ellendale, ND | $48,009 | not reported |
| [Crown College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/crown-college-726) | Saint Bonifacius, MN | $46,800 | $21,500 |

## Related careers (NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk)

- [Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/philosophy-and-religion-teachers-postsecondary): $80,260 median pay
- [Directors, Religious Activities and Education](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/directors-religious-activities-and-education): $52,100 median pay

## More in Theology and Religious Vocations

- [Theological and Ministerial Studies](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/theological-and-ministerial-studies): 244 colleges
- [Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/pastoral-counseling-and-specialized-ministries): 158 colleges
- [Religious Music and Worship](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/religious-music-and-worship): 134 colleges
- [Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/missions-missionary-studies-and-missiology): 98 colleges
- [Religious Education](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/religious-education): 79 colleges
- [Theology and Religious Vocations, Other](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/theology-and-religious-vocations-other): 56 colleges
- Religious Institution Administration and Law: 3 colleges

## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/