U.S. median for this major: $46,756.
College Scorecard field of study; 48 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
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 $34,466. College Scorecard.
MCC Bible Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Kansas 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 MCC'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 | $23,218 | $96,587 | 8.9 years |
| $30–48k | $19,496 | $81,103 | 7.5 years |
| $48–75k | $24,125 | $100,360 | 9.2 years |
| $75–110k | $26,489 | $110,194 | 10.1 years |
| $110k+ | $24,466 | $101,779 | 9.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (34% 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 ($45,100) minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,884 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.
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 MCC, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About MCC
- Acceptance rate: 100% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 44% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,860
- Full cost breakdown · all 4 majors · overview
Related majors at MCC
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
MCC Bible Studies questions
How much do MCC Bible Studies graduates earn?
Bible Studies graduates of Manhattan Christian College earn a median $45,100 four years after graduating and $36,357 one year after. The U.S. median for Bible Studies graduates across 33 colleges is $46,756.
How much debt do MCC Bible Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Bible Studies graduates of Manhattan Christian College is $25,250, about 56% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does MCC rank for Bible Studies in Kansas?
Of 1 Kansas colleges reporting Bible Studies graduate earnings, Manhattan Christian College ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Bible Studies graduates get?
A common career is directors, religious activities and education, with a median wage of $45,640 in Kansas 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: “Manhattan Christian College Bible Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/manhattan-christian-college/majors/bible-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).