U.S. median for this major: $46,756.
College Scorecard field of study; 101 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 56% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,045. College Scorecard.
CIU Bible Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 South Carolina colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Bible Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses CIU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,955 | $89,357 | 19.4 years |
| $30–48k | $25,644 | $104,371 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $23,535 | $95,787 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $28,722 | $116,899 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $29,751 | $121,087 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (63% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Bible Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($38,117) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,601 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Bible Studies at South Carolina colleges
Every South Carolina college we cover that reports Bible Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Greenville University | $40,334 | $26,000 | $21,063 | 55% |
| 2 | Columbia International University | $38,117 | $21,500 | $26,036 | 47% |
3 more South Carolina colleges offer Bible Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Bible Studies graduates
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CIU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CIU
- Acceptance rate: 94% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 47% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $38,951
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
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CIU Bible Studies questions
How much do CIU Bible Studies graduates earn?
Bible Studies graduates of Columbia International University earn a median $38,117 four years after graduating and $23,737 one year after. The U.S. median for Bible Studies graduates across 33 colleges is $46,756.
How much debt do CIU Bible Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Bible Studies graduates of Columbia International University is $21,500, about 56% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does CIU rank for Bible Studies in South Carolina?
Of 2 South Carolina colleges reporting Bible Studies graduate earnings, Columbia International University ranks 2nd. The highest is North Greenville University at $40,334.
What jobs do Bible Studies graduates get?
A common career is directors, religious activities and education, with a median wage of $39,210 in the Columbia, SC area and $52,100 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Columbia International University Bible Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-international-university/majors/bible-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).