Bible/Biblical Studies
Theology & Religious Vocations
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $39,670 | $39,345 to $45,122 | 5 | 80% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,345 | $37,926 to $48,772 | 42 | 79% |
| Master's Degree | $54,818 | $43,700 to $61,426 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +1% (2024 to 2034), about 15,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $54,840 | +2.1% | 13,800 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,050 | +0.7% | 2,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.