Location: El Cajon, CA•In-State Tuition: $18,720
Est. Median Debt
$25,305
Est. from national median (5 programs)

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Bible/Biblical Studies associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon$18,720——$25,305*—
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood$39,266$39,106—$40,475*1.04
Nelson UniversityWaxahachie$18,610$34,645$40,810$27,000*0.78
Lancaster Bible CollegeLancaster$29,990$25,662—$20,453*0.80
Elim Bible Institute and CollegeLima$10,480$18,339—$11,998*0.65
National Median—$30,154—$25,305*0.84
* 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 Southern California Seminary, approximately 32% 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.