College of Biblical Studies-Houston

https://cbshouston.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $9,000
    25% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $672
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    419
    14.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    20%
    1 Graduates

    About

    College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at College of Biblical Studies-Houston were Biblical Studies (45 degrees awarded) and Organizational Leadership (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 65 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Biblical Studies-Houston. 41.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (29 degrees), 1.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is $9,000, which is $−5,897 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is $9,000, which is $5,897 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $672.

    In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending College of Biblical Studies-Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $9,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Biblical Studies-Houston was $9,000. The cost of tuition at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is $−5,897 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $672
    2024 Value
    95.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 College of Biblical Studies-Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $672. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of Biblical Studies-Houston grew by 95.4%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    22%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    59% of undergraduate students at College of Biblical Studies-Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 33% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    College of Biblical Studies-Houston had a total enrollment of 419 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is 60 students and the part-time enrollment is 359. This means that 14.3% of students enrolled at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at College of Biblical Studies-Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.9% Black or African American, 27.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% White, 6.21% Asian, 0.955% Two or More Races, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at College of Biblical Studies-Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (24.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (16%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    14.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at College of Biblical Studies-Houston in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 419 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is 60 and the part-time enrollment is 359. This means that 14.3% of students enrolled at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    100%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Biblical Studies-Houston was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), College of Biblical Studies-Houston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      167 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      114 enrolled students
    3. White
      75 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is 39.9% Black or African American, 27.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% White, 6.21% Asian, 0.955% Two or More Races, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (1.19%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from College of Biblical Studies-Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is black or african american (29 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is Biblical Studies (45 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Biblical Studies-Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (59 degrees awarded) and Business (6 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are Accountants & auditors (997,151 people), Other managers (705,886 people), Financial managers (512,187 people), Chief executives & legislators (385,830 people), and Human resources workers (240,977 people).

    The most specialized majors at College of Biblical Studies-Houston in 2024 are Theology (59 degrees awarded) and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are Surgeons, Gaming services workers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are Theology (59 degrees awarded) and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are Computer Systems Design (539,567 people), Elementary & secondary schools (493,983 people), Banking & related activities (436,444 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (423,359 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (420,146 people).

    The most specialized majors at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are Theology (59 degrees awarded) and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    38
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    27
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 38 degrees were awarded to men at College of Biblical Studies-Houston, which is 1.41 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (27).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at College of Biblical Studies-Houston in Biblical Studies, which is 1.46 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at College of Biblical Studies-Houston in Biblical Studies, which is 0.686 times less than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      29 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      19 degrees awarded
    3. White
      8 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is black or african american (29 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

    3.08% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      37 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      29 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      25 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is black or african american female (37 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (29 degrees).

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    Operations

    College of Biblical Studies-Houston has an endowment valued at nearly $238k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 176k (74.2%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, College of Biblical Studies-Houston had a total salary expenditure of 9.34M. College of Biblical Studies-Houston employs 8 Professors, 2 Assistant professors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are Male Professor (7), Male Instructor (1), and Female Professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are: Management, with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees.

    Endowment

    $238k
    2024 Endowment
    0.00042%
    growth from 2023

    College of Biblical Studies-Houston has an endowment valued at about $238k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Biblical Studies-Houston grew 0.00042% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.8M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $5M
    2024 Salaries
    9.12%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, College of Biblical Studies-Houston paid a median of $5M in salaries, which represents 53.6% of their overall expenditure ($9.34M) and a 9.12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.39% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.6% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $782k
    Instructional Salaries
    12
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, College of Biblical Studies-Houston paid a total of $782k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Biblical Studies-Houston were Management with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees.

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