College of Biblical Studies-Houston

Yes, CBS is primarily an online school, but it also offers on-site courses at its campus in Texas. Courses are offered synchronously with scheduled virtual sessions and asynchronously with flexible online coursework. It's important to mention, however, that degree programs at the associate, master's, and certificate levels do require students to study at least partially on campus.

CBS is an accredited school, which means that a third-party agency has evaluated its programs and determined they meet the quality standards of the Department of Education. The College of Biblical Studies - Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. 

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As its name suggests, the College of Biblical Studies is best known as a religious school primarily focusing on Bible studies. These programs are designed to prepare students for work in the ministry. They're also meant to be accessible and affordable, with an average annual cost of $13,200 (around $500 less expensive than the midpoint for other four-year schools). Students can also engage in split majors, accelerated degrees, and dual credit programs, some of which may include on-site learning.

The CBS degree with the highest earnings potential is the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. Graduates of this program can expect to earn a median annual salary of approximately $25,500, according to College Scorecard. There's also the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership with a similar salary of around $21,900.  

Students can also look toward OnlineU's Salary Score — a proprietary metric that compares alumni salaries from different schools with the same degree. The College of Biblical Studies has earned a 60 out of 100 for its bachelor's degrees.

It is not difficult to get into the College of Biblical Studies. Data from College Scorecard shows it with a 100% acceptance rate for first-time students. This means it has an open admissions policy, where all applicants are accepted as long as they meet the admission criteria. 

The first thing to know when applying to college at CBS is that applicants should subscribe to the Christian faith. While this is noted as the first admission requirement in its catalog, the school also has a process of unconditional admission for students who complete the following steps:

• Complete the CBS Houston's online application.
• Pay the $40 application fee.
• Submit high school and/or college transcripts.
• College entrance exams may be required for certain programs.