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. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in Bible, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these 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 #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for Bible list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IWU was $976 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,184 | $28,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,206 | $9,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,084 | $2,084 |
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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. 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.
IWU 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 IWU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in Bible in 2019-2020, none of them were women.
None of the Bible bachelor’s degree recipients at IWU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 2 |
| Sacred Music | 11 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 8 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 33 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 3 |
*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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