# Johnson University: Bible Studies (bachelor's)

Knoxville, TN. IPEDS 220473, CIP 39.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johnson-university/majors/bible-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,078
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,600 (U.S. median for this major: $46,756 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,375 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,156

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,600 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,246 | $70,709 | 13.9 years |
| 30-48k | $19,212 | $78,769 | 15.5 years |
| 48-75k | $23,206 | $95,145 | 18.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,075 | $102,807 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $24,860 | $101,926 | more than 20 years |

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

## Bible Studies at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | $50,335 | $25,000 | $21,574 | 71% |
| Johnson University | $39,600 | $24,375 | $22,063 | 57% |

## Careers
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage not reported Knoxville, TN, $61,940 TN, $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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