by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SAGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biblical studies.
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SAGU is not currently ranked nationwide for its biblical studies program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in Texas | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools in Texas | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Nelson University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in biblical studies.
Biblical Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SAGU report a median salary of $37,797 a year. This is below $41,937, the median for all majors at SAGU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SAGU, biblical studies students borrow a median amount of $28,938 in student loans. This is higher than $28,050, the typical median for all majors at SAGU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,444 | $24,024 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
Learn more about SAGU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of biblical studies associate’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of biblical studies associate’s degree graduates at SAGU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a associate’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of biblical studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biblical studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SAGU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nelson University with a bachelor’s in biblical studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biblical studies majors at Nelson University.
The biblical studies program at SAGU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 19 |
SAGU granted 19 degrees in bible/biblical studies in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.