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Bible/Biblical Studies at Elim Bible Institute and College

Lima, NY · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree
27 /100
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
30
Strong Growth
27
Base Case
22
Conservative
Earnings $18,339/yr (-39% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (52% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,800 openings/yr)

Future-Proof Earnings

Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Bible/Biblical Studies graduates.

Strong Growth
Full Stability		 Base Case
Moderate Changes		 Conservative
Max Disruption
10-Year Earnings $210K $174K $137K
Earnings Multiple 10.0x 8.3x 6.5x
Viable Career Paths 2 of 2 2 of 2 2 of 2
TradeSchoolWorth Score 30 27 22

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.

Program Tuition
$20,960
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,182
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Career Paths

Where Bible/Biblical Studies graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 15,800 combined openings per year.

Career Path Wage Openings/yr Growth AI-Proof
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050 2,000 +0.7% 49%
Directors, religious activities and education $54,840 13,800 +2.1% 56%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Bible/Biblical Studies at Elim Bible Institute and College?
This program scores 27/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 22 (conservative) to 30 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Bible/Biblical Studies?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Bible/Biblical Studies graduates retain 2 of 2 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $137,182 (conservative) to $210,237 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Bible/Biblical Studies graduates?
The career paths mapped to Bible/Biblical Studies have roughly 15,800 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a medium job market.
Is Bible/Biblical Studies at Elim Bible Institute and College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 8.3x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 6.5x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections. "Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI. Last updated 2026.