U.S. median for this major: $46,756.
College Scorecard field of study; 291 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 47% 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 $51,325. College Scorecard.
University of Northwestern-St Paul Bible Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Minnesota 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 University of Northwestern-St Paul'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 | $26,696 | $109,454 | 8.1 years |
| $30–48k | $23,884 | $97,924 | 7.2 years |
| $48–75k | $21,689 | $88,925 | 6.5 years |
| $75–110k | $25,267 | $103,595 | 7.6 years |
| $110k+ | $31,348 | $128,527 | 9.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (60% 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 ($51,761) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,577 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 Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota 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 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | $51,761 | $24,500 | $27,705 | 68% |
| 2 | Crown College | $46,800 | $26,574 | $26,672 | 45% |
3 more Minnesota 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 University of Northwestern-St Paul, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Northwestern-St Paul
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,755
- Full cost breakdown · all 49 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
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University of Northwestern-St Paul Bible Studies questions
How much do University of Northwestern-St Paul Bible Studies graduates earn?
Bible Studies graduates of University of Northwestern-St Paul earn a median $51,761 four years after graduating and $41,123 one year after. The U.S. median for Bible Studies graduates across 33 colleges is $46,756.
How much debt do University of Northwestern-St Paul Bible Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Bible Studies graduates of University of Northwestern-St Paul is $24,500, about 47% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does University of Northwestern-St Paul rank for Bible Studies in Minnesota?
Of 2 Minnesota colleges reporting Bible Studies graduate earnings, University of Northwestern-St Paul 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 $51,070 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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: “University of Northwestern-St Paul Bible Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul/majors/bible-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).