We'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lancaster Bible College ranks among other schools offering degrees in bible.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for bible majors, Lancaster Bible College came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lancaster Bible College handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in biblical studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in bible from Lancaster Bible College. This makes it the #36 most popular school for bible master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in bible in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of bible students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lancaster Bible College is $35,084. This is higher than $27,420, which is the national median for all bible bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lancaster Bible College, bible students borrow a median amount of $32,084 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,764 for all bible majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bible majors at Lancaster Bible College.
The bible program at Lancaster Bible College awarded 46 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a associate's in bible.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 10 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 15 |
Of the 123 bible students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Lancaster Bible College, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a bachelor's in bible.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 43 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 41 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 33 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bible majors earned their master's degree from Lancaster Bible College. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a master's in bible.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 57 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies | 42 |
Missionary Studies | 6 |
Sacred Music | 2 |