by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how ORU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bible.
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The bachelor's program at ORU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for bible list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oral Roberts University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in bible from ORU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for bible master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bible majors at Oral Roberts University.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from ORU in 2020-2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's in bible.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in bible from ORU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a master's in bible.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 128 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 15 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 15 |
| Sacred Music | 6 |
| Missionary Studies | 1 |
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