Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Lancaster Bible College is a private nonprofit institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation. With 1,569 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,096 ten years after enrollment, which is 8% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 68.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $20,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.15x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,480 per year. The most popular programs include Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration & Management, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Mental Health Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$44,096

Graduation Rate

68.8%

Median Debt

$20,500

Average Net Price

$25,480

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.43x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.15x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,569

Admission Rate

55.9%

Average SAT

1180

Retention Rate

79.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$29,990

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,990

Pell Grant Rate

35.5%

Federal Loan Rate

49.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$24,486

Income $30K–$48K

$22,017

Income $48K–$75K

$23,904

Income $110K+

$29,957

Student Demographics

Women

50.9%

White

63.6%

Black

25.1%

Hispanic

1.5%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More Races

2.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

61.8%

Accreditations

Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (36)

Bachelor (16)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Bible/Biblical Studies	$44,718	95
Business Administration & Management	$60,674	40
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	$38,779	21
Communications	Not reported	17
Teacher Education	$35,489	16
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	14
Secondary Education	Not reported	11
Social Work	Not reported	7
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	6
Public Administration	$42,735	6
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	6
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	Not reported	5
Psychology	Not reported	5
Marketing	Not reported	4
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	Not reported	3
Music	Not reported	3

Master (6)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	33
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	22
Mental Health Services	Not reported	18
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	15
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	Not reported	7
Social Work	Not reported	7

Doctoral (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	6
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	4

Associate (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Bible/Biblical Studies	$29,886	29
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	5

Show 10 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Special Education	Master	2
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Bachelor	2
Health Services Administration	Bachelor	2
Radio, Television & Film	Bachelor	1
Public Relations	Master	1
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	Master	1
Bible/Biblical Studies	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Religious Music and Worship	Bachelor	1
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Associate	1
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Associate	1