Religious Education at Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Biola University graduates in religious education earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Biola University Compares for Religious Education
All 12 colleges reporting religious 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 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $55,729 | $57,598 | #1 | $55,023 |
| 2 | Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI | $52,314 | $55,159 | #2 | $33,308 |
| 3 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $50,647 | $51,493 | #3 | $32,426 |
| 4 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $46,286 | $45,476 | #6 | $31,903 |
| 5 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX | $45,822 | $46,588 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $45,165 | $46,408 | #5 | $37,273 |
| 7 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $42,605 | $41,859 | #9 | $31,892 |
| 8 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $40,987 | $43,739 | #8 | $35,803 |
| 9 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $40,261 | $36,635 | #10 | $30,887 |
| 10 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $39,211 | $44,399 | #7 | — |
| 11 | Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN | $36,826 | $35,177 | #12 | $32,276 |
| 12 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $36,770 | $36,126 | #11 | $30,671 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Biola University religious education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,887 one year after graduating and $40,261 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Biola University rank for religious education?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for religious education graduates, Biola University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is religious education at Biola University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for religious education ($43,633), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,437.
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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.