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#1 #1 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Annually, Southwestern Assemblies of God University awards around 55 degrees to those majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 111 SAT Score 960–1,130 Median Starting Salary $53,555
#2 #2 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Every year, Ouachita Baptist University awards around 40 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,944
#3 #3 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID Each year, Northwest Nazarene University grants about 56 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Social Work, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,630
#4 #4 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,881
#5 #5 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 122 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Lay Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,561
#6 #6 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI At Pacific Rim Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Other, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling. In fact, Pacific Rim Christian University grants 10 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#7 #7 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Each year, Ohio Christian University awards around 39 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Christian Studies, General Studies, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $50,065
#8 #8 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Manna University Fayetteville, NC Every year, Manna University grants about 10 degrees to those majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Christian Studies, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#9 #9 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,923
#10 #10 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Annually, Campbell University awards around 64 degrees to students majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#11 #11 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Bluefield University Bluefield, VA At Bluefield University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Bluefield University awards 26 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $54,253
#12 #12 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Every year, Wayland Baptist University grants around 196 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $52,413
#13 #13 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Shorter College N Little Rock, AR At Shorter College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Shorter College awards 29 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
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About Christian Studies

A program that focuses on the philosophy and teachings of Jesus Christ and his apostles, and the subsequent intellectual and cultural movements and institutions based on Christianity. Includes instruction in Christian sacred scripture, Christian literature and philosophy, and studies of one or more of the main branches of the faith and their cultural context including Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Evangelicalism, and others.

While Christian Studies has degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, most students earn a Masters degree. Students study Christian Studies all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in Texas. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Christian Studies is $37,800.

Popularity of Christian Studies Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Christian Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

185

Female Students

88 (47%)

Male Students

97 (52%)

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#1 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

84%

111

960–1,130

$53,555

#2 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

68%

1

1,110–1,310

$54,944

#3 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

72%

1

1,040–1,250

$53,630

#4 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

99%

41

1,040–1,340

$50,881

#5 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

52%

6

1,000–1,250

$51,561

#6 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

70%

3

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$53,468

#7 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

40%

12

850–930

$50,065

#8 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

100%

3

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$53,468

#9 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

71%

1

1,040–1,270

$53,923

#10 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

87%

1

1,020–1,220

$52,294

#11 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

63%

1

900–1,090

$54,253

#12 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

56%

1

840–1,010

$52,413

#13 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S.

100%

3

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$53,468

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