# Ozark Christian College: Bible Studies (bachelor's)

Joplin, MO. IPEDS 178679, CIP 39.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ozark-christian-college/majors/bible-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,345
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,548 (U.S. median for this major: $46,756 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,208

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,548 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,900 | $78,939 | 15.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,098 | $66,582 | 13.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,463 | $85,832 | 16.8 years |
| 75-110k | $21,083 | $92,976 | 18.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,451 | $99,009 | 19.4 years |

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

## Bible Studies at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | $44,420 | $23,385 | $23,006 | 48% |
| Ozark Christian College | $40,548 | $23,500 | $20,580 | 64% |

## Careers
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage not reported Joplin, MO-KS, $52,980 MO, $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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