Greenville has a total population of 56,002 and a student population of 24,063. Of these students, 3,956 are enrolled in schools that offer ministry programs.
The largest ministry school in Greenville, by student population, is Bob Jones University. Approximately 16 students graduated in 2010 from Bob Jones University with credentials in ministry.
A total of 16 students graduated with credentials in ministry from ministry schools in Greenville in 2010. If you decide to attend a ministry school in Greenville, you can expect to pay an average yearly tuition of $12,130.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,300 for ministry related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $5,100 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $15,482.
Many ministry graduates choose to work as ministers after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Greenville, your job prospects are good. In 2010, of the 270 ministers in South Carolina, 80 were working in the greater Greenville area. The number of ministers in Greenville is expected to increase by 13% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for ministers.
As a minister in Greenville, you can expect to make an average salary of $36,550 per year. This is lower than the average salary for ministers in the state.
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Bob Jones University
Address:
1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard, Greenville, South Carolina 29614-0001
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate