Best Bible/Biblical Studies Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
34
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$380,884
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,289
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Freed-Hardeman University
Grad rate: 69.1% |
TN | -$119,638 | $45,100 | $36,972 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
North Greenville University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
SC | -$212,816 | $41,234 | $40,599 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Harding University
Grad rate: 70.2% |
AR | -$229,833 | $39,008 | $36,385 | $18,114 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Grad rate: 38.7% |
IN | -$256,592 | $36,205 | $22,117 | $38,685 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Grace College and Theological Seminary
Grad rate: 68.0% |
IN | -$261,981 | $38,595 | $40,539 | $23,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Grad rate: 43.0% |
NC | -$267,215 | $36,506 | $31,429 | $23,422 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Kentucky Christian University
Grad rate: 32.2% |
KY | -$271,724 | $38,133 | $38,893 | $28,750 | Full ROI → |
| 8 | Luther Rice College & Seminary | GA | -$294,961 | $32,040 | $11,544 | $36,730 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Truett McConnell University
Grad rate: 43.8% |
GA | -$306,468 | $34,215 | $37,692 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Moody Bible Institute
Grad rate: 61.3% |
IL | -$314,100 | $34,081 | $34,510 | $13,097 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Grad rate: 66.5% |
IN | -$339,928 | $36,205 | $42,951 | $38,685 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberty University
Grad rate: 64.5% |
VA | -$351,888 | $32,747 | $41,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Criswell College
Grad rate: 58.7% |
TX | -$353,780 | $29,622 | $26,555 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Johnson University Florida
Grad rate: 33.3% |
FL | -$365,462 | $31,208 | $29,179 | $24,375 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Johnson University
Grad rate: 63.8% |
TN | -$370,442 | $31,208 | $30,424 | $24,375 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Ozark Christian College
Grad rate: 60.0% |
MO | -$374,405 | $29,961 | $25,475 | $23,500 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Crown College
Grad rate: 57.5% |
MN | -$376,958 | $33,938 | $44,961 | $26,574 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Life Pacific University
Grad rate: 52.7% |
CA | -$386,162 | $31,153 | $33,193 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Dallas Baptist University
Grad rate: 58.5% |
TX | -$393,044 | $33,498 | $49,343 | $18,987 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Northpoint Bible College
Grad rate: 41.8% |
MA | -$395,334 | $30,938 | $34,411 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Grad rate: 69.3% |
MN | -$396,359 | $33,485 | $48,246 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Davis College
Grad rate: 41.5% |
NY | -$413,990 | $27,539 | $22,080 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Biola University
Grad rate: 70.4% |
CA | -$429,670 | $34,025 | $58,430 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Lancaster Bible College
Grad rate: 69.8% |
PA | -$435,005 | $30,578 | $40,813 | $32,084 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Nelson University
Grad rate: 38.6% |
TX | -$437,161 | $28,779 | $32,765 | $30,875 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Grad rate: 35.9% |
KY | -$463,544 | $22,853 | $20,151 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Clarks Summit University
Grad rate: 59.0% |
PA | -$465,598 | $28,215 | $41,062 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Multnomah University
Grad rate: 44.3% |
OR | -$475,819 | $28,159 | $41,851 | $23,404 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Appalachian Bible College
Grad rate: 67.1% |
WV | -$478,091 | $24,854 | $29,451 | $12,865 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Grad rate: 44.7% |
CA | -$503,353 | $23,678 | $24,340 | $29,299 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Columbia International University
Grad rate: 67.7% |
SC | -$518,177 | $25,579 | $40,183 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
Wheaton College
Grad rate: 87.4% |
IL | -$538,756 | $27,914 | $56,447 | $23,147 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Azusa Pacific University
Grad rate: 62.8% |
CA | -$549,654 | $27,078 | $54,735 | $23,907 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Point University
Grad rate: 33.0% |
GA | -$602,152 | $18,776 | $34,418 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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