Best Schools for Bible/Biblical Studies

Bible/Biblical Studies graduates earn a median of $45,226 within four years of graduating, ranking #240 out of 283 tracked majors — 28% below the median across all fields. There are 45 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,949 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Biola University graduates earn $58,569 while Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates earn $26,873 — a $31,696 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Bible/Biblical Studies graduates see an average 2% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.