by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Bible/Biblical Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Biblical Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at Azusa Pacific University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in Bible, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at Azusa Pacific was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for Bible list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
Here are some of the other rankings for Azusa Pacific.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Azusa Pacific paid an average of $1,702 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,830 | $40,830 |
| Fees | $580 | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,302 | $9,302 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about Azusa Pacific tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Bible students who received their bachelor’s degree at Azusa Pacific took out an average of $27,000 in student loans. That is 10% higher than the national average of $24,474.
Bible who receive their bachelor’s degree from Azusa Pacific make an average of $15,817 a year during the early days of their career. That is 42% lower than the national average of $27,410.
Azusa Pacific does not offer an online option for its Bible bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Azusa Pacific Online Learning page.
About 30.0% of the students who received their BA in Bible in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Around 35.0% of Bible bachelor’s degree recipients at Azusa Pacific in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 20 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 22 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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