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Bible/Biblical Studies at Appalachian Bible College

Mount Hope, WV · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $21,367/yr (-37% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,800 openings/yr)

ROI 5.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #34 of 37 Bible/Biblical Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Bible/Biblical Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$365K	$379K	$377K
Earnings Multiple	5.0x	5.2x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	46%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	17	16	15

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$72,920

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,604

5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$26,314

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $21,367 place Appalachian Bible College below the $33,741 national median for Bible/Biblical Studies — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Bible/Biblical Studies's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $12,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $21,367 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #34 of 37 Bible/Biblical Studies programs, Appalachian Bible College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Appalachian Bible College

Appalachian Bible College accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 168 students in Mount Hope, WV. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr

Directors, religious activities and education $54,840/yr

View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Bible/Biblical Studies at Appalachian Bible College?

A score of 16/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Bible/Biblical Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Bible/Biblical Studies careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $376,701 in decade earnings vs $365,191 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Bible/Biblical Studies from Appalachian Bible College?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →