Compare 15 Bible/Biblical Studies. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $34,342.
The highest-earning Bible/Biblical Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $21K earnings gap across 15 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Cedarville University's Bible/Biblical Studies program leads with graduates earning $42,572, well above the $34,342 average. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary follows closely at $42,567, while Indiana Wesleyan rounds out the top three at $41,595—demonstrating that specialized institutions often outperform broader universities in focused religious studies.
For families, the math changes significantly. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers the best student affordability with a 10.8% payment burden, earning a 'Good' rating. However, when parent loans are included, payment burdens can jump dramatically—Cedarville's family burden reaches 43.9%, showing why financing strategy matters as much as program choice.
Highest program earnings: $42,572
Strong outcomes with 63% acceptance
10.8% payment burden | Good
18.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | $42,572 | 18 | $20,937 | Manageable | $37,422 | High |
| #2 | $42,567 | 22 | $15,675 | Good | $10,162 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $41,595 | 35 | $24,250 | Manageable | $12,987 | High | |
| #4 | Moody Bible InstitutePrivate | $40,619 | 80 | $18,149 | Manageable | $13,226 | High |
| #5 | Crown CollegePrivate | $39,191 | 36 | $22,500 | Challenging | $17,533 | High |
| #6 | $38,595 | 25 | $19,500 | Manageable | $31,412 | High | |
| #7 | $36,911 | 223 | $21,325 | Challenging | $28,694 | High | |
| #8 | Wheaton CollegePrivate | $35,678 | 23 | $23,250 | Challenging | $35,000 | High |
| #9 | Ozark Christian CollegePrivate | $35,410 | 36 | $16,772 | Manageable | $10,910 | High |
| #10 | Malone UniversityPrivate | $31,133 | 5 | $26,289 | High | $20,857 | High |
| #11 | Manhattan Christian CollegePrivate | $30,344 | 33 | $24,250 | High | $18,100 | High |
| #12 | Grace Christian UniversityPrivate | $30,263 | 9 | $24,375 | High | $14,303 | High |
| #13 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $26,739 | 6 | $21,500 | High | $24,157 | High |
| #14 | Calvary UniversityPrivate | $21,964 | 7 | $20,839 | High | $0 | High |
| #15 | $21,543 | 10 | $12,971 | High | $0 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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