Bob Jones University (BJU) exists to empower people to reach their highest potential for God's glory by providing an outstanding Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving, and leading. Our aim, captured by our founder's vision, is not simply to teach people how to make a living but how to live. In continuous operation since 1927, BJU has conferred nearly 52,000 degrees. The institution has built a global reputation as a leader in conservative Christian evangelicalism and education, sending its graduates around the world to serve in both ministerial and secular fields. BJU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $96k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $55k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Enrollment Officer (part Year) Officer (Unspecified) | $96k | — | — | $55k | $152k $166k |
Interim CEO (part Year) Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in South Carolina | — | — | — | — | $150k $163k |
EVP Academic Affairs Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $129k $141k |
VP Advancement/alumni Relations Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $122k $133k |
Chief HR Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $102k $111k |
Chief Information Officer Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $98k $107k |
VP Business and Finance (part Year) Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $70k $77k |
VP of Ministry Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $64k $70k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BJU Inc equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 24%
from 2022
From $200k in 2022 to $152k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Executive Vice President pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 10%.
- Vice President pay fell 15% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Information Officer pay rose 34% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BJU Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BJU Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BJU Inc received $149,540 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in South Carolina, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BJU Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BJU Inc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BJU Inc equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are BJU Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BJU Inc reported $114.9M in total revenue and $115.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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