Biblical Studies at Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Bible/Biblical Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,834/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (15,800 openings/yr)
ROI
7.4x 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 | $474K | $476K | $451K |
| Earnings Multiple | 7.4x | 7.4x | 7.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 46% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 28 | 25 |
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$64,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,029
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,209
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes
About Carolina University
Carolina University accepts 34% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a compact campus enrolling 424 students in Winston-Salem, NC. With 46% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Carolina University →Top Career Paths
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
$78,050/yr
Directors, religious activities and education
$54,840/yr
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Consider the Trade Route?
Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Carolina University's Biblical Studies program score?
This program scores 28/100 — 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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