Below are the key facts about this program at MBTS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MBTS highly for biblical studies, ranked #22 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biblical Studies Schools | 22 of 57 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools in Missouri | 3 of 5 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 9 |
Here is each degree level available for biblical studies at MBTS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Associate’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in biblical studies.
MBTS is among the very best schools in the country for biblical studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MBTS, biblical studies graduates take on a median debt of $23,385 in student loans. This is above $15,559, the typical median for all majors at MBTS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $10,410 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
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Among recent graduates, 85% of biblical studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of biblical studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MBTS were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MBTS awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in bible/biblical studies in the most recent reporting year — 15% to women and 85% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 4 associate’s degrees in biblical studies.
MBTS is not yet ranked for biblical studies at the associate’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of biblical studies associate’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of biblical studies associate’s degree graduates at MBTS are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MBTS granted 4 associate’s completions in bible/biblical studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MBTS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biblical Studies | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biblical Studies | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.