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Bible/Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,142/yr (31% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,800 openings/yr)

ROI 4.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #8 of 37 Bible/Biblical Studies programs Top 25%

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	$476K	$478K	$452K
Earnings Multiple	4.8x	4.8x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	46%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$100,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,328

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,884

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,833

4% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,142 put Freed-Hardeman University's Bible/Biblical Studies program 31% above the national median of $33,741 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 4.8x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,884 debt-to-$44,142 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #8 out of 37 programs, Freed-Hardeman University's Bible/Biblical Studies program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $44,142 to $45,833 over five years (4% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Freed-Hardeman University

Freed-Hardeman University accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,244 students in Henderson, TN.

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Top Career Paths

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Freed-Hardeman University's Bible/Biblical Studies program score?

This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Bible/Biblical Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Bible/Biblical Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Bible/Biblical Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Freed-Hardeman University rank so high for Bible/Biblical Studies?

The #8 ranking out of 37 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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