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 Lipscomb 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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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 Lipscomb was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for Bible list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
Here are some of the other rankings for Lipscomb.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lipscomb paid an average of $1,336 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 | $32,080 | $32,080 |
| Fees | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,804 | $13,804 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Learn more about Lipscomb 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. Bible students who received their bachelor’s degree at Lipscomb took out an average of $27,000 in student loans. That is 10% higher than the national average of $24,474.
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in Bible in 2019-2020, 41.7% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in Bible at Lipscomb in 2019-2020, 8.3% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 | 12 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 2 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1 |
*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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