Compare 45 Bible/Biblical Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $40,435. Top programs: $58,569+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Bible/Biblical Studies tells a different story. Across 45 programs, earnings range from $20,013 to $58,569—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. The spread exceeds $38,000, confirming that where you study scripture matters far more than which school's name appears on the diploma.
Topping the list, Biola University's Bible/Biblical Studies program delivers $58,569 in median earnings—well above the $40,435 field average. Dallas Baptist University follows closely at $58,031, and Carolina University rounds out the top three at $56,995. All three outperform the average by more than $16,000, proof that program-level factors drive outcomes here, not institutional prestige.
Debt burden separates strong programs from genuinely smart choices. Maranatha Baptist University graduates borrow just $14,143 in student loans and face a 6.2% payment burden—landing in the 'Excellent' category, meaning loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income. For families weighing parent loans too, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School leads with a 12.1% combined burden, rated 'Manageable.'
Highest program earnings: $58,569
Strong outcomes ($58,569) with 74% acceptance
6.2% payment burden | Excellent
12.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $58,569 | 13 | $23,875 | Good | $50,726 | High |
| #2 | Dallas Baptist UniversityPrivate | $58,031 | 17 | $21,591 | Good | $19,836 | Manageable |
| #3 | Carolina UniversityPrivate | $56,995 | 39 | $20,287 | Good | $11,554 | Manageable |
| #4 | Maranatha Baptist UniversityPrivate | $53,966 | 7 | $14,143 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | $51,761 | 192 | $21,325 | Good | $28,694 | High | |
| #6 | Fresno Pacific UniversityPrivate | $51,475 | 6 | $23,146 | Good | $10,725 | Manageable |
| #7 | Moody Bible InstitutePrivate | $50,342 | 68 | $18,149 | Good | $13,226 | Manageable |
| #8 | Freed-Hardeman UniversityPrivate | $50,335 | 22 | $21,500 | Good | $19,230 | Challenging |
| #9 | Regent UniversityPrivate | $48,776 | 62 | $24,534 | Manageable | $15,513 | Challenging |
| #10 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $48,762 | 23 | $26,500 | Manageable | $27,785 | High |
| #11 | Belhaven UniversityPrivate | $48,516 | 18 | $26,333 | Manageable | $12,000 | Challenging |
| #12 | $48,375 | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
| #13 | $48,009 | 40 | $22,531 | Manageable | $0 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Crown CollegePrivate | $46,800 | 36 | $22,500 | Manageable | $17,533 | Challenging |
| #15 | Life Pacific UniversityPrivate | $46,756 | 7 | $22,395 | Manageable | $17,305 | Challenging |
| #16 | Manhattan Christian CollegePrivate | $45,100 | 23 | $24,250 | Manageable | $18,100 | High |
| #17 | $44,862 | 13 | $22,250 | Manageable | $18,540 | High | |
| #18 | Lancaster Bible CollegePrivate | $44,718 | 125 | $20,500 | Manageable | $23,000 | High |
| #19 | Lee UniversityPrivate | $44,671 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| #20 | $44,420 | 36 | $15,675 | Good | $10,162 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $44,270 | 62 | $28,312 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #22 | Nelson UniversityPrivate | $43,808 | 9 | $24,725 | Manageable | $20,475 | High |
| #23 | Central Baptist CollegePrivate | $43,057 | 6 | $22,250 | Manageable | $14,764 | High |
| #24 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | $42,572 | 18 | — | — | — | — |
| #25 | $41,674 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
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