# Appalachian Bible College: Bible Studies (bachelor's)

Mount Hope, WV. IPEDS 237136, CIP 39.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/appalachian-bible-college/majors/bible-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,367
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $28,980 (U.S. median for this major: $46,756 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,865 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,776

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $28,980 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,772 | $36,579 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $10,235 | $42,680 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $12,717 | $53,030 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $12,721 | $53,047 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $15,143 | $63,146 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Bible Studies at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Bible College | $28,980 | $12,865 | $11,579 | 71% |

## Careers
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage not reported Beckley, WV, not reported WV, $52,100 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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