by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SAGU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SAGU as a strong choice for biblical studies, ranked #29 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biblical Studies Schools | 29 of 57 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools in Texas | 3 of 4 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biblical studies at SAGU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Associate’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Nelson University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in biblical studies.
SAGU is among the very best schools in the country for biblical studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
Biblical Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SAGU report a median salary of $37,797 a year. This is below $41,937, the median for all majors at SAGU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SAGU, biblical studies students borrow a median amount of $28,938 in student loans. This is higher than $28,050, the typical median for all majors at SAGU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,444 | $24,024 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
Learn more about SAGU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of biblical studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biblical studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SAGU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a bachelor’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SAGU conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in bible/biblical studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Nelson University handed out 7 associate’s degrees in biblical studies.
SAGU is not yet ranked for biblical studies at the associate’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of biblical studies associate’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of biblical studies associate’s degree graduates at SAGU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a associate’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SAGU granted 7 associate’s completions in bible/biblical studies recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
