by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how MBTS compares to other colleges that offer biblical studies.
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MBTS is in the top 15% of the country for biblical studies. In particular, it placed #23 out of 53 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in biblical studies.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MBTS, biblical studies graduates take on a median debt of $23,385 in student loans. This is above $15,559, the typical median for all majors at MBTS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $10,410 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
Read more about MBTS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of biblical studies associate’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of biblical studies associate’s degree graduates at MBTS are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 85% of biblical studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of biblical studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MBTS were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in biblical studies from MBTS identified as men.
The largest share of biblical studies master’s degree graduates at MBTS were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 38 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in biblical studies from MBTS identified as men.
The largest share of biblical studies doctoral degree graduates at MBTS were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a doctoral in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the biblical studies majors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
This biblical studies program at MBTS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 92 |
MBTS conferred 92 degrees in bible/biblical studies recently — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.