Education at Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Biola University graduates in education earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Biola University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 30 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $77,441 | $70,466 | #48 | $61,550 |
| 31 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $77,408 | $70,436 | #49 | $61,108 |
| 32 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $77,402 | $71,193 | #43 | $69,693 |
| 33 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $76,309 | $69,436 | #57 | $59,817 |
| 34 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $75,889 | $80,016 | #13 | $57,003 |
| 35 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $75,874 | $69,040 | #59 | $63,765 |
| 36 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $75,769 | $66,723 | #71 | $65,668 |
Other Majors at Biola University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $99,007 | $74,838 | #122 of 349 |
| Business/Commerce | $90,894 | $72,766 | #53 of 75 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $86,263 | $70,949 | #14 of 243 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | $77,659 | $54,958 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $62,024 | $42,625 | #40 of 94 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | $60,758 | $30,120 | #4 of 9 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | $57,874 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $56,442 | $50,058 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Biola University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,817 one year after graduating and $76,309 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Biola University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Biola University ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Biola University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,797.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.