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 Moody Bible Institute. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in Bible, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is in the top 1% of the country for Bible students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School paid an average of $360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,520 | $11,520 |
| Fees | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $932 | $932 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,210 | $11,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,502 | $4,502 |
Learn more about Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in Bible walked away with an average of $6,243 in student debt. That is 74% lower than the national average of $24,474.
The median early career salary of Bible students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is $32,035 per year. That is 17% higher than the national average of $27,410.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School 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 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in Bible in 2019-2020, 31.3% 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 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School in 2019-2020, 15.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 53 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 80 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 80 |
| Religious Education | 36 |
| Sacred Music | 7 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 137 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 80 |
*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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