Washington · Bible/Biblical Studies

Best colleges for Bible/Biblical Studies in Washington

Ranked by graduates a year

Pacific Northwest Christian College, Northwest University and Great Northern University award the most Bible/Biblical Studies degrees and certificates in Washington: 7, 2 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Washington colleges offer Bible/Biblical Studies and award 10 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
3
offering CIP 39.02
States offered
43
with a program page
Degrees / yr
10
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,433
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$60,150
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Bible/Biblical Studies in Washington

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
1Pacific Northwest Christian College
Kennewick Private not-for-profit
—7100%$7,450—
2Northwest University
Kirkland Private not-for-profit
—271%$21,433—
3Great Northern University
Spokane Private not-for-profit
—150%$31,680—

Colleges awarding the most Bible/Biblical Studies degrees in Washington

Top 3 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)
1Pacific Northwest Christian College
Kennewick Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
2Northwest University
Kirkland Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
3Great Northern University
Spokane Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
390
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$60,150
median $56,480
Best-paying metro
$60,520
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Related careers

Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$60,150 avg · 390 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$86,670 avg · 330 jobs

Common questions

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

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

Pacific Northwest Christian College (7 graduates a year), Northwest University (2 graduates a year) and Great Northern University (1 graduate a year) award the most Bible/Biblical Studies degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Washington colleges offer Bible/Biblical Studies.

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

The average annual wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Washington is $60,150 (median $56,480), across about 390 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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