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#1 #1 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 36 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,771
#2 #2 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 34 degrees to those studying Experimental Psychology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,713
#3 #3 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 Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,878
#4 #4 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Each year, Ohio Christian University awards around 27 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, and Christian Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $50,065
#5 #5 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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Business Analytics....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,576
#6 #6 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Every year, Wayland Baptist University grants around 156 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 900–1,120 Median Starting Salary $52,413
#7 #7 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID Each year, Northwest Nazarene University grants about 44 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,630
#8 #8 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Every year, Ouachita Baptist University awards around 38 degrees to those studying Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,944
#9 #9 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 24 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,881
#10 #10 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,670
#11 #11 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biomedical Sciences, and General. In fact, Mississippi College grants 90 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,289
#12 #12 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Bluefield University Bluefield, VA At Bluefield University, the most popular majors students pursue are Human Services, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Bluefield University awards 32 degrees per year to Human Services, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $54,253
#13 #13 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, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 120 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $50,256
#14 #14 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,020
#15 #15 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, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,621
#16 #16 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 Biological and Physical Sciences, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. In fact, Whitworth University grants 50 degrees annually to Biological and Physical Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,545
#17 #17 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 41 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $53,553
#18 #18 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, and Child Development....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $53,413
#19 #19 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Annually, Hannibal-LaGrange University awards about 22 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,951
#20 #20 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN At The College of Saint Scholastica, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, The College of Saint Scholastica grants 281 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,671
#21 #21 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 48 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Nursing Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,361
#22 #22 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 76 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,506
#23 #23 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 85 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,644
#24 #24 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,060 Median Starting Salary $53,964
#25 #25 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Carroll College Helena, MT At Carroll College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#26 #26 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 13 degrees to students studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,168
#27 #27 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Annually, Campbell University awards around 92 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#28 #28 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 282 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,168
#29 #29 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Every year, Tennessee Wesleyan University grants about 63 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,902
#30 #30 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 135 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,899
#31 #31 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Bethel University McKenzie, TN At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Organizational Leadership, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. In fact, Bethel University awards 100 degrees per year to graduating Organizational Leadership students....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,743
#32 #32 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Southwestern College Winfield, KS Annually, Southwestern College awards about 46 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $52,190
#33 #33 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 69 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,400
#34 #34 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 Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Houston Christian University awards 63 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,008
#35 #35 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Every year, Carson-Newman University grants around 40 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,658
#36 #36 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 400–590 Median Starting Salary $53,468
#37 #37 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 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,468
#38 #38 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR At Champion Christian College, only two majors are offered: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Christian Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,249
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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 Masters degree, 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 South Carolina. 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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Careers

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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These are the highest paying careers for Christian Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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#1 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

213

Female Students

80 (37%)

Male Students

133 (62%)

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

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36

1,110–1,310

$56,771

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

69%

9

1,150–1,370

$58,713

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

84%

9

1,020–1,260

$55,878

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

38%

14

850–930

$50,065

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

93%

9

1,080–1,310

$53,576

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

56%

13

900–1,120

$52,413

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

65%

6

1,020–1,250

$53,630

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

68%

6

1,110–1,310

$54,944

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

99%

24

1,060–1,290

$50,881

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

85%

16

970–1,170

$52,670

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

29%

8

1,010–1,210

$51,289

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

59%

5

900–1,090

$54,253

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

60%

5

1,120–1,380

$50,256

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

90%

5

1,010–1,210

$55,020

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

60%

5

1,020–1,220

$49,621

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

90%

3

1,090–1,340