Bible/Biblical Studies

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About Bible/Biblical Studies

A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations.

Virginia grants the most Masters degrees in Bible/Biblical Studies of all US states with 82 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Bible/Biblical Studies can expect around 37% percent of their classmates to be women and 63% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Bible/Biblical Studies is $36,200.

Popularity of Bible/Biblical Studies Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Bible/Biblical Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Bible/Biblical Studies, include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying jobs, like Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. The most available position for Bible/Biblical Studies majors is Directors, Religious Activities and Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Bible/Biblical Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Bible/Biblical Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
723
Female Students
269 (37%)
Male Students
454 (62%)
White (401, 55%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (100, 14%)
Black or African American (91, 13%)
Asian (39, 5%)
Hispanic or Latino (34, 5%)
U.S. Nonresident (32, 4%)
Two or more races (21, 3%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (5, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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