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Certificate (1-2 years)33 grads tracked

Bible/Biblical Studies at Columbia International University

Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Bible/Biblical Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,905
middle 50%: $23,987 – $40,113
Median · 5 years out
$57,867
middle 50%: $39,884 – $84,259
Median · 10 years out
$53,107
middle 50%: $30,926 – $74,055

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Bible/Biblical Studies (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Columbia International University's certificate (1-2 years) program in Bible/Biblical Studies earn a median $31,905 one year after graduating, rising to $53,107 by year ten. Figures are based on 33 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.1 yrs
≈ $9,564 total interest

Same major at other universities

Liberty University
$46,746 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Columbia International University

Theology and Religious Vocations (Certificate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$52,891 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctorate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Master's)
$50,942 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$49,269 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Bachelor's)
$42,146 · 5 yrs out

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