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#1

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

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Generally, Ouachita Baptist University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,080–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,677

Median Starting Salary

$54,944

#2

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

Anderson University
Anderson, SC

Anderson University is a highly selective school. The institution receives about 5,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

950–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$21,633

Median Starting Salary

$56,771

#3

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

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

In general, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$22,843

Median Starting Salary

$53,576

#4

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

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Northwest Nazarene University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 3,400 applications...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$25,674

Median Starting Salary

$53,630

#5

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

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Mississippi College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$20,874

Median Starting Salary

$51,289

#6

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

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

Whitworth University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,100–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$28,299

Median Starting Salary

$54,545

#7

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

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Gordon College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$24,483

Median Starting Salary

$58,713

#8

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

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University is a non selective school. They receive about 3,900 applications every year from...

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$24,280

Median Starting Salary

$52,294

#9

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

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 500 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,040–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$15,271

Median Starting Salary

$49,621

#10

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

Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO

Hannibal-LaGrange University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

950–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$20,537

Median Starting Salary

$53,951

#11

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

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

California Baptist University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$27,304

Median Starting Salary

$52,670

#12

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

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX

In general, Wayland Baptist University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

900–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$22,663

Median Starting Salary

$52,413

#13

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,913

Median Starting Salary

$50,881

#14

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

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Missouri Baptist University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$25,590

Median Starting Salary

$53,553

#15

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

Union University
Jackson, TN

Union University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$28,585

Median Starting Salary

$50,256

#16

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

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX

Howard Payne University is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 1,200 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

950–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$24,117

Median Starting Salary

$55,168

#17

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

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Overall, Point Loma Nazarene University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$34,933

Median Starting Salary

$53,413

#18

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

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

Concordia University-Wisconsin is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$24,485

Median Starting Salary

$54,758

#19

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

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,726

Median Starting Salary

$53,923

#20

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

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

the University of Mary is a somewhat selective school. They receive 1,499 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,090–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,369

Median Starting Salary

$58,350

#21

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

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

960–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,536

Median Starting Salary

$52,400

#22

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

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN

Generally, Marian University is a non selective school. Approximately 2,000 applications are received by...

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$22,554

Median Starting Salary

$53,168

#23

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

The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA

The Master's University and Seminary is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$30,783

Median Starting Salary

$55,878

#24

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

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 3,700 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$27,937

Median Starting Salary

$52,060

#25

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

Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Roanoke College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$29,169

Median Starting Salary

$58,277

#26

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

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,755

Median Starting Salary

$51,632

#27

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

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 10,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,515

Median Starting Salary

$52,008

#28

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

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$23,808

Median Starting Salary

$54,506

#29

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

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

Hardin-Simmons University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 2,310 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$22,636

Median Starting Salary

$55,020

#30

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

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX

In general, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

990–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$31,197

Median Starting Salary

$53,899

#31

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

McMurry University
Abilene, TX

McMurry University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 2,350 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$18,757

Median Starting Salary

$52,769

#32

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

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA

Bluefield University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 980 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

900–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$22,904

Median Starting Salary

$54,253

#33

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

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Bethel University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

900–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$13,858

Median Starting Salary

$50,743

#34

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

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Southwestern College is a fairly selective school. Approximately 1,200 applications are received by...

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$27,003

Median Starting Salary

$52,190

#35

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

Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA

In general, Brewton-Parker College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$21,874

Median Starting Salary

$53,964

#36

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

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,898

Median Starting Salary

$53,468

#37

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

Messenger College
Bedford, TX

Messenger College is a fairly selective school. They receive eight applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

860–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$17,197

Median Starting Salary

$53,468

#38

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

Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, AR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,309

Median Starting Salary

$53,468

#39

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

Pacific Rim Christian University
Honolulu, HI

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$19,605

Median Starting Salary

$53,468

#40

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

Manna University
Fayetteville, NC

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,849

Median Starting Salary

$53,468

#41

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

Saint Joseph Seminary College
St. Benedict, LA

Saint Joseph Seminary College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

400–590

Est. Net Price *

$36,285

Median Starting Salary

$53,468

#42

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

Champion Christian College
Hot Springs, AR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$16,328

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 Louisiana. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Christian Studies is $37,800.

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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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Christian Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Christian Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
334
Female Students
112 (33%)
Male Students
222 (66%)

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