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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 29 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,771
#2 #2 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 Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,951
#3 #3 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Each year, Ohio Christian University awards around 28 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $50,065
#4 #4 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....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,630
#5 #5 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MS At Mississippi Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,289
#6 #6 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 41 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,713
#7 #7 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 25 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,881
#8 #8 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 185 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 870–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,670
#9 #9 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Business Analytics....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,576
#10 #10 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,413
#11 #11 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Every year, Wayland Baptist University grants around 142 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,413
#12 #12 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,400
#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 90 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $50,256
#14 #14 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 General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,878
#15 #15 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#16 #16 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, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,621
#17 #17 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Annually, Campbell University awards around 65 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 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#18 #18 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI Annually, Grace Christian University awards about 28 degrees to those majoring in Lay Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,764
#19 #19 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, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Whitworth University grants 57 degrees annually to Biological and Physical Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,545
#20 #20 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Finance, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,944
#21 #21 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,350
#22 #22 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 86 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 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,361
#23 #23 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,632
#24 #24 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Every year, Carson-Newman University grants around 39 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,658
#25 #25 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK At Oral Roberts University, the most popular majors students pursue are Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Oral Roberts University awards 69 degrees every year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,715
#26 #26 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 56 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,923
#27 #27 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Music Management....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $54,506
#28 #28 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 78 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,008
#29 #29 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, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $55,792
#30 #30 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Each year, Palm Beach Atlantic University awards around 66 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,692
#31 #31 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 15 degrees to students studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,168
#32 #32 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Friends University Wichita, KS Annually, Friends University awards about 37 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,457
#33 #33 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 54 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–970 Median Starting Salary $53,553
#34 #34 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Tabor College Hillsboro, KS At Tabor College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, and Criminology. In fact, Tabor College grants 16 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $54,522
#35 #35 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Every year, Tennessee Wesleyan University grants about 76 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,902
#36 #36 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, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,020
#37 #37 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 105 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,899
#38 #38 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. McMurry University Abilene, TX Each year, McMurry University awards about 20 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Criminology, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,769
#39 #39 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Southwestern College Winfield, KS Annually, Southwestern College awards about 40 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,130 Median Starting Salary $52,190
#40 #40 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,060 Median Starting Salary $53,964
#41 #41 Best College for Christian Studies in the U.S. Bethel University McKenzie, TN At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Bethel University awards 87 degrees per year to graduating Criminal Justice/Safety Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,743
#42 #42 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 11 SAT Score 400–590 Median Starting Salary $53,468
#43 #43 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, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Christian Studies. In fact, Pacific Rim Christian University grants 9 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,468
#44 #44 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 3 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 Bachelors 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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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.

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#1 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

264

Female Students

93 (35%)

Male Students

171 (64%)

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$53,630

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

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$51,289

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

90%

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1,110–1,350

$58,713

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

99%

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$50,881

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

81%

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870–1,180

$52,670

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

91%

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1,110–1,240

$53,576

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

83%

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1,150–1,390

$53,413

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

55%

15

930–1,160

$52,413

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

96%

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$52,400

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

59%

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1,120–1,380

$50,256

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

84%

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1,020–1,260

$55,878

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

71%

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$57,453

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

60%

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