Arizona · Bible/Biblical Studies

Best colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies in Arizona

Ranked by graduates a year

Indian Bible College, Arizona Christian University and Grand Canyon University award the most Bible/Biblical Studies degrees and certificates in Arizona: 18, 11 and 9 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Arizona colleges offer Bible/Biblical Studies and award 51 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Bible/Biblical Studies program focuses on the academic exploration of the Bible through various disciplines, including history, theology, and literary criticism. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 39.02
States offered
43
with a program page
Degrees / yr
51
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,535
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$68,930
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Bible/Biblical Studies in Arizona

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Indian Bible College
Flagstaff Private not-for-profit
—1860%$5,068—
2Arizona Christian University
Glendale Private not-for-profit
—1140%$32,198—
3Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Private not-for-profit
—943%$21,535—
4Phoenix Seminary
Scottsdale Private not-for-profit Graduate only
—9———
5International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler Private not-for-profit
—488%$16,828—

Colleges awarding the most Bible/Biblical Studies degrees in Arizona

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Indian Bible College
Flagstaff Private not-for-profit
18Not reported
2Arizona Christian University
Glendale Private not-for-profit
11Not reported
3Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
4International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
Show the other 1 Arizona colleges offering Bible/Biblical Studies
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Phoenix Seminary (Graduate only)ScottsdalePrivate not-for-profit9

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~13,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$54,840
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingLearning Strategies

What Directors, Religious Activities and Education earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
300
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$68,930
median $57,140
Best-paying metro
$70,220
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Related careers

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$86,170 avg · 350 jobs
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$68,930 avg · 300 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Bible/Biblical Studies programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Bible/Biblical Studies degrees?+

Indian Bible College (18 graduates a year), Arizona Christian University (11 graduates a year) and Grand Canyon University (9 graduates a year) award the most Bible/Biblical Studies degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Arizona colleges offer Bible/Biblical Studies.

How much do Directors, Religious Activities and Education earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Arizona is $68,930 (median $57,140), across about 300 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Bible/Biblical Studies program?+

The Bible/Biblical Studies program focuses on the academic exploration of the Bible through various disciplines, including history, theology, and literary criticism. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, active learning, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Directors, Religious Activities and Education?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 13,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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