B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Bob Jones University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Greenville, South Carolina 29614
Bob Jones University campus, Greenville, SC
Bob Jones University campus, Greenville, SC. Photo: John Foxe, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
D
39/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,893
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bob Jones University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,354
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,892
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,585
Median debt at graduation
64.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 26th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bob Jones University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$59,332$84,369+11%#190 of 796#96$21,500
Computer and Information Sciences—$82,391-11%#257 of 459#195—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,493$74,085-17%#898 of 966#763$26,972
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,419$54,989-19%#964 of 1176#800$19,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$32,481$50,422-8%#395 of 610#261$21,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$31,372$46,332-16%#574 of 660#492$18,298
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$36,109$43,329-16%#319 of 345#288$17,000
Design and Applied Arts$36,424————$15,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34,152$34,335-28%#679 of 680#671$18,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology—$31,332-38%#59 of 59#59—
Education$29,278————$19,268
Theological and Ministerial Studies$28,325—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Bob Jones University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
of 17 schools
#9
Counseling Psychology
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,756 $19,756
Total Cost (On-Campus) $38,250 $38,250

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 79 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 55 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 41 grads/yr Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 25 grads/yr Engineering, General 24 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 22 grads/yr Communication, General 20 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 20 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 20 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 17 grads/yr Bible/Biblical Studies 17 grads/yr Accounting 16 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 15 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 15 grads/yr General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 15 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Education, General 13 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 13 grads/yr Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 12 grads/yr Information Technology 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bob Jones University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

2,893
Total Students
53%
Women
85%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 7%
Black 2%
Asian 4%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 73%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 85%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bob Jones University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Bob Jones University?
Tuition at Bob Jones University is $19,756 for in-state students and $19,756 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Bob Jones University?
The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Bob Jones University a good school?
Bob Jones University has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bob Jones University?
Bob Jones University has a total enrollment of 2,893 students. Most students (85%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology