Bible/Biblical Studies at Crown College

Crown College graduates start well behind their Minnesota peers—earning $27,273 in the first year puts them in the bottom quartile of Bible Studies programs both statewide and nationally. When the median for Minnesota programs is $34,198, that $7,000 gap matters for recent graduates managing rent and loan payments. The debt load of $26,574 isn't outrageous by national standards, but it nearly equals the entire first year's salary.

The program's distinguishing feature is significant earnings growth: graduates see a 44% jump by year four, reaching $39,191. That trajectory moves them closer to the state median and suggests the degree opens doors over time, even if the immediate payoff is modest. However, they're still trailing the University of Northwestern-St Paul's graduates, who start at $41,123.

For families considering this program, the financial picture requires patience. Your child will likely need additional income sources or family support in those first few years while earnings catch up to debt. If ministry or faith-based work is the goal and you're prepared for a slow financial start, the growth pattern offers some reassurance. But if you're comparing this to other Minnesota Bible Studies programs on purely financial terms, Crown sits at the lower end of the spectrum.