Central Baptist College

Central Baptist College offers a focused program portfolio anchored in applied fields and professional preparation. Kinesiology is the largest program with 20 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Biology, General, Teacher Education, and Bible/Biblical Studies.

The institution's program mix reflects a concentration in Parks & Recreation, which accounts for 21% of degrees, alongside Education at 9% and Arts at 1%. Among the 0 programs that meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, earnings patterns reflect the institution's applied-professional orientation.

Kinesiology leads with median earnings of $45,441 four years after enrollment across 20 graduates. Bible/Biblical Studies follows with 6 graduates earning median earnings of $43,057 four years after enrollment.

These outcomes reflect the direct-to-workforce orientation of Central Baptist College's dominant program families, where graduates enter employment immediately rather than pursuing advanced degrees. The institution's program scale — serving roughly 58 students across 7 programs — supports close student-faculty relationships typical of smaller private colleges.

The concentration in applied and professional fields positions graduates for stable employment pathways in their respective industries. For context on how these program families align with national labor-market demand, see the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/).

Central Baptist College's published cost of attendance is $30,605. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $11,750, middle-income families pay around $12,067, and higher-income families pay approximately $11,408.

Azimuth ranks Central Baptist College #262 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Central Baptist College's financial aid structure combines need-based aid, merit scholarships, and federal and state grant programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a mix of institutional grants and scholarships.

The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding the difference between published cost and net price is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,764; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,683, median federal debt of $22,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $251 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Central Baptist College earn median 4-year earnings of $46,683, placing Central Baptist College in the 8.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,514 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Central Baptist College in the 7.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Central Baptist College #1347 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Parks & Recreation, which shapes the institution's economic profile.

Kinesiology is the largest program with 20 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,441, representing 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. Psychology, General and Biology, General also enroll substantial cohorts, while Teacher Education and Bible/Biblical Studies round out the program portfolio.

Bible/Biblical Studies graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $43,057, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for that field [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). These outcomes reflect Central Baptist College's focused academic mission and the labor-market demand for graduates in its core fields.