Bible/Biblical Studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates in bible/biblical studies earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Compares for Bible/Biblical Studies
All 35 colleges reporting bible/biblical studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $58,569 | $53,294 | #10 | $37,518 |
| 2 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $58,031 | $59,001 | #2 | $37,958 |
| 3 | Carolina University Winston-salem, NC | $56,995 | $61,164 | #1 | $39,834 |
| 4 | Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI | $53,966 | $56,154 | #7 | — |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $53,497 | $57,392 | #5 | $46,674 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $53,497 | $57,392 | #6 | $46,674 |
| 7 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $51,761 | $49,443 | #15 | $41,123 |
| 8 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $51,475 | $46,839 | #17 | — |
| 9 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $50,342 | $49,461 | #14 | $35,114 |
| 10 | Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN | $50,335 | $54,986 | #8 | $44,142 |
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| 28 | Point University West Point, GA | $38,672 | $40,033 | #29 | — |
| 29 | Columbia International University Columbia, SC | $38,117 | $42,266 | #27 | $23,737 |
| 30 | Boston Baptist College Boston, MA | $37,547 | $33,064 | #33 | $24,429 |
| 31 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA | $36,973 | $33,643 | #32 | $26,407 |
| 32 | Davis College Pottersville, NY | $36,947 | $35,166 | #30 | $25,743 |
| 33 | Northpoint Bible College Haverhill, MA | $35,108 | $30,916 | #34 | $26,859 |
| 34 | Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV | $28,980 | $34,285 | #31 | $21,367 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary bible/biblical studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,407 one year after graduating and $36,973 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary rank for bible/biblical studies?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for bible/biblical studies graduates, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is bible/biblical studies at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for bible/biblical studies ($44,533), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,200.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.