New York · Bible/Biblical Studies

Best institutions to study Bible/Biblical Studies in New York

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
6
offering CIP 39.02
States offered
43
with a program page
Degrees / yr
72
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$18,339
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,470
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$65,130
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Davis College
Pottersville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$25,7435027%$14,320$27,000
2Elim Bible College
Lima Private not-for-profit · Associate degree
$18,3391267%$10,460$11,998

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 New York

Jobs in New York
3,550
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$65,130
median $49,990
Best-paying metro
$71,270
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Related careers

Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$65,130 avg · 3,550 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$104,040 avg · 1,700 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Bible/Biblical Studies programs in New York.

Which Bible/Biblical Studies program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Davis College tops the list at $25,743. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in New York is $65,130 (median $49,990), across about 3,550 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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