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 Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. 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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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at IWU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for Bible list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IWU paid an average of $399 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 | $8,871 | $8,871 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $784 | $784 |
Learn more about IWU tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at IWU in Bible walked away with an average of $32,441 in student debt. That is 33% higher than the national average of $24,474.
The median early career salary of Bible students who receive their bachelor’s degree from IWU is $29,685 per year. That is 8% higher than the national average of $27,410.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. IWU does offer online classes in its Bible bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IWU Online Learning page.
About 40.0% of the students who received their BA in Bible in 2019-2020 were women. This is in the same ballpark of the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 14.3% of the Bible bachelor’s degrees at IWU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 35 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 11 |
View All Biblical Studies Related Majors >
*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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