Location: Cleveland, TN•In-State Tuition: $22,690•Admission Rate: 72%•Avg SAT: 1144
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$33,918
Est. from national median (37 programs)
Median Debt
$28,042
12% above national median

Where Lee University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all bible/biblical studies bachelors's programs nationally

Lee University (estimated ±10%)Other bible/biblical studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Bible/Biblical Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (12 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lee UniversityCleveland$22,690$33,918*—$28,042—
Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson$25,000$44,142*$64,039$25,0000.57
Johnson UniversityKnoxville$20,318$32,078*$36,287$24,3750.76
National Median—$33,918*—$25,0000.74
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with bible/biblical studies graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lee University, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 37 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.