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 Lee 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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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. Lee University was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for Bible majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
Here are some of the other rankings for Lee University.
Part-time undergraduates at Lee University paid an average of $785 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same 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 | $18,840 | $18,840 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,260 | $8,260 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,275 | $3,275 |
Learn more about Lee University 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 Lee University in Bible walked away with an average of $30,001 in student debt. That is 23% higher than the national average of $24,474.
Bible who receive their bachelor’s degree from Lee University make an average of $42,682 a year during the early days of their career. That is 56% higher than the national average of $27,410.
Online degrees for the Lee University 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 Lee University Online Learning page.
About 22.7% of the students who received their BA in Bible in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in Bible at Lee University in 2019-2020, 18.2% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 22 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 10 |
| Religious Education | 6 |
| Sacred Music | 5 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 4 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 84 |
*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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