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Biblical Studies at Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Bible/Biblical Studies
15 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
15
Optimistic
15
Base Case
15
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,986/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,800 openings/yr)
ROI 2.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #35 of 37 Bible/Biblical Studies programs

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 $473K $475K $450K
Earnings Multiple 2.7x 2.7x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 46% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 15 15 15

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$175,720
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$107,936
39% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,261
41% growth from Year 1

About Wheaton College

Wheaton College has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 2,087 in Wheaton, IL. The average net cost of $107,936 over four years represents a 39% discount from published tuition.

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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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Biblical Studies at Other Schools

Harding University ($48,073) Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion ($46,674) Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global ($46,674) Lancaster Bible College ($44,601) Freed-Hardeman University ($44,142) Cedarville University ($42,572) Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($42,567) Blue Mountain Christian University ($41,674)

Other Majors at Wheaton College

Computer Science ($81,470) Economics ($62,889) Business/Managerial Economics ($55,300) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($47,714) Political Science and Government ($45,069) International Relations and National Security Studies ($40,084) Communication and Media Studies ($39,321) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ($37,025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biblical Studies at Wheaton College?
A score of 15/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biblical Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biblical Studies careers?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $450,156 in decade earnings vs $473,129 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →