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#1 #1 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Business Analytics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,576
#2 #2 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,771
#3 #3 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 27 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $50,065
#4 #4 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 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,944
#5 #5 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 Social Work, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,630
#6 #6 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 35 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,713
#7 #7 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,670
#8 #8 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 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,881
#9 #9 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS At William Carey University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,621
#10 #10 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 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#11 #11 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 14 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $52,413
#12 #12 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA At Brewton-Parker Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice and Corrections, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $53,964
#13 #13 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,200–1,400 Median Starting Salary $53,413
#14 #14 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Houston Christian University Houston, TX At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,008
#15 #15 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 Christian Studies. In fact, Pacific Rim Christian University grants 10 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#16 #16 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Mississippi College Clinton, MS At Mississippi College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Mississippi College grants 96 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,289
#17 #17 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA At The Master's University and Seminary, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Theology/Theological Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,878
#18 #18 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Whitworth University Spokane, WA At Whitworth University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Whitworth University grants 52 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,545
#19 #19 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,350
#20 #20 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Organizational Leadership. In fact, Union University awards 115 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $50,256
#21 #21 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 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#22 #22 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 78 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Nursing Administration, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,361
#23 #23 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 51 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $52,060
#24 #24 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Annually, Hannibal-LaGrange University awards about 14 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,951
#25 #25 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 362 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,168
#26 #26 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 44 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $53,553
#27 #27 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 79 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,644
#28 #28 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 79 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,506
#29 #29 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,758
#30 #30 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
#31 #31 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Every year, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards about 152 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Clinical Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,899
#32 #32 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $55,792
#33 #33 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Bethel University McKenzie, TN At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,743
#34 #34 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 3 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $54,253
#35 #35 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX At Hardin-Simmons University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,020
#36 #36 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Annually, Arkansas Baptist College awards around 4 degrees to those majoring in Human Services, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#37 #37 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 80 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,400
#38 #38 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Friends University Wichita, KS Annually, Friends University awards about 38 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,120 Median Starting Salary $53,457
#39 #39 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 14 degrees to students studying Criminology, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $55,168
#40 #40 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. McMurry University Abilene, TX Each year, McMurry University awards about 19 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Corrections and Criminal Justice, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,769
#41 #41 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Messenger College Bedford, TX At Messenger College, only two majors are offered: Christian Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,468
#42 #42 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR At Champion Christian College, only two majors are offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Christian Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,249
#43 #43 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict, LA At Saint Joseph Seminary College, only two majors are offered: Philosophy and Religious Studies, General, and Christian Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 400–590 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 Bachelors 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.

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The highest paying job for Christian Studies majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Christian Studies can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

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#1 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

256

Female Students

100 (39%)

Male Students

156 (60%)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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