Compare 7 Bible/Biblical Studies. programs in the West. Average earnings: $36,108.
With top graduates earning $44,355, Bible/Biblical Studies stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Biola University's Bible/Biblical Studies program leads with graduates earning $44,355, well above the $36,108 average across 7 ranked programs in the West. Azusa Pacific follows at $39,855, while Multnomah University rounds out the top three at $36,626—demonstrating consistent outcomes across different institutional profiles.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Biola graduates borrow $23,875 and face a 15% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. For families, Multnomah offers the lowest total debt at $36,000, though all programs require careful financial planning given the field's earning potential.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $44,355 | 38 | $23,875 | Manageable | $50,726 | High |
| #2 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $39,855 | 20 | $23,219 | Challenging | $26,000 | High |
| #3 | Multnomah UniversityPrivate | $36,626 | 45 | $20,250 | Challenging | $15,750 | High |
| #4 | $36,141 | 50 | $28,312 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #5 | Life Pacific UniversityPrivate | $33,184 | 14 | $22,395 | High | $17,305 | High |
| #6 | $32,569 | 13 | $26,063 | High | $31,387 | High | |
| #7 | $30,028 | 85 | $26,677 | High | $7,103 | 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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