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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for bible majors, MBTS came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Biblical Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
Best Biblical Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Best Biblical Studies Schools | 2 |
Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of bible students who receive their bachelor's degree at MBTS is $42,567. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,918 for all bible bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MBTS was $418 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 | |
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Tuition | $10,020 | $10,020 |
Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Books and Supplies | $1,004 | $1,004 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,310 | $11,310 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,464 | $4,464 |
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Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in bible from MBTS in 2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students 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 bible.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 30 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
MBTS 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 MBTS Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned an associate's degree in Biblical Studies from MBTS in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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 bible.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bible majors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Theological & Ministerial Studies | 394 |
Religious Education | 38 |
Missionary Studies | 29 |
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 18 |
Sacred Music | 1 |