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Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Bible/Biblical Studies

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 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 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 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 Biblical Studies program score?

This program scores 33/100 — 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.

Why does Freed-Hardeman University rank so high for 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 →