by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in bible.
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CIU is in the top 10% of the country for bible. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 40 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biblical Studies Associate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia International University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in bible from CIU. This makes it the #21 most popular school for bible master’s degree candidates in the country.
Bible majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,737 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,918 for all bible students.
Part-time undergraduates at CIU paid an average of $1,115 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,700 | $26,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,950 | $11,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in bible from CIU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a bachelor's in bible.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CIU bible bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CIU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in bible from CIU. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a master's in bible.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 bible majors earned their associate's degree from CIU. Of these graduates, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia International University with a associate's in bible.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bible majors at Columbia International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 62 |
| Missionary Studies | 54 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 20 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 15 |
| Religious Education | 4 |