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 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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. MBTS was ranked #15 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 #1 in Missouri.
Here are some of the other rankings for MBTS.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MBTS paid an average of $344 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 | $8,170 | $8,170 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,210 | $8,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,990 | $3,990 |
Learn more about MBTS 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 MBTS took out an average of $20,700 in student loans. That is 15% lower than the national average of $24,474.
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the Bible bachelor’s degree program at MBTS. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MBTS Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in Bible in 2019-2020, 9.1% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 39.5%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in Bible at MBTS in 2019-2020, 13.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 | 22 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 20 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 20 |
*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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