Biblical Studies at Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Bible/Biblical Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
24
Optimistic
23
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,275/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (15,800 openings/yr)
ROI
4.0x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biblical Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $468K | $471K | $447K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 46% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 24 | 23 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$116,780
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,748
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,018
22% growth from Year 1
About Belhaven University
With a 53% acceptance rate, Belhaven University is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 1,370 students in Jackson, MS. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Belhaven University →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 Belhaven University's Biblical Studies program score?
This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Biblical Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Biblical Studies to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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