As of January 2026, the Fully Equipped Bible Institute has entered into its fourth year of offering bachelor’s degree programs. We do not have any bachelor’s degree program graduates yet, but expect to in 2026. We celebrate our graduate who was awarded the Christian Leadership Associate of Arts degree in 2025.
The Fully Equipped Bible Institute is committed to high-quality, low-cost Christian education. Our courses are taught by master’s and doctoral-level pastors, ministry, and business leaders, with intentionally low student-teacher ratios. A bachelor’s degree from the Fully Equipped Bible Institute is a valid bachelor’s degree that you can be proud of!
Accreditation Status:
The Fully Equipped Bible Institute holds applicant status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808). Applicant status is a pre-membership status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving candidate status within five years.
Please note: Accreditation is not a requirement of law; it is a status sought voluntarily by an institution from a group of peer institutions and is accomplished by a voluntary, nongovernmental body called an accrediting commission. While we are in the accreditation process, a bachelor’s degree can still be legally awarded.
Attrition Rates:
Student attrition rates vary widely by country, as we primarily serve underdeveloped nations. For students enrolled in developing nations, our current retention rate is 63%. Barriers include financial constraints and internet access.
Our overall retention rate this year for all students, regardless of country, internet accessibility, and previous educational opportunities, is 43%.
Employment Rates for Professional Programs:
At this time, we do not have graduates from our bachelor’s degree programs to track employment rates for. Additionally, we serve a global student population, and the majority of our students are already serving in pastoral and leadership roles.
In the U.S., average employment trends for graduates with theology related bachelor’s degrees are:
Key Employment Data & Trends
-Unemployment Rate: Theology graduates experience a very low unemployment rate of 1.0% to 1.5%, indicating high job stability.
-Underemployment: While jobs are easy to find, underemployment is high, with about 47% of theology graduates working in positions that do not require their degree.
-Workforce Size: Recent data indicates over 330,000 to 400,000 holders of theology degrees are currently in the workforce, with the field experiencing slow, steady growth.
-Career Fields: Common roles include clergy (26.8% of graduates), religious education instructors, social workers, and nonprofit coordinators.
-Salary: The median annual wage for those with a degree in theology is approximately $50,000, while specific, often related roles like ethicists or archivists can pay higher, ranging from $60,000 to over $70,000.
Source: 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics
We work hard to help our students succeed. If you have further questions, please reach out at info@fullyequippedbibleinstitute.org.
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