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 Columbia International University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in Bible, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at CIU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for Bible list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
Here are some of the other rankings for CIU.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CIU paid an average of $980 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,550 | $23,550 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,950 | $8,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
Learn more about CIU tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at CIU in Bible walked away with an average of $23,250 in student debt. That is 5% lower than the national average of $24,474.
Bible who receive their bachelor’s degree from CIU make an average of $25,194 a year during the early days of their career. That is 8% lower than the national average of $27,410.
Online degrees for the CIU Bible bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CIU Online Learning page.
About 61.9% of the students who received their BA in Bible in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Around 14.3% of Bible bachelor’s degree recipients at CIU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 48 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 63 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 8 |
| Religious Education | 5 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 6 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 4 |
*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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