Theological and Ministerial Studies at Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Master's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Biola University graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Biola University Compares for Theological and Ministerial Studies
All 94 colleges reporting theological and ministerial studies 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 | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion New York, NY | $117,823 | $112,143 | #1 | $114,729 |
| 2 | The King's University Southlake, TX | $100,714 | $102,397 | #3 | $52,539 |
| 3 | Concordia Seminary Saint Louis, MO | $97,155 | $104,171 | #2 | $95,127 |
| 4 | Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC | $95,302 | $102,273 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific Berkeley, CA | $94,644 | $86,120 | #6 | $77,641 |
| 6 | Luther Seminary Saint Paul, MN | $81,169 | $77,534 | #8 | $60,439 |
| 7 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | $81,084 | $73,781 | #15 | $66,923 |
| 8 | Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, IN | $80,818 | $86,703 | #5 | $79,744 |
| 9 | United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg, PA | $75,543 | $76,828 | #9 | $59,856 |
| 10 | Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO | $74,925 | $80,335 | #7 | $47,492 |
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| 37 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Austin, TX | $62,778 | $63,827 | #38 | $56,922 |
| 38 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $62,158 | $66,704 | #26 | $40,732 |
| 39 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $62,123 | $62,489 | #45 | $39,270 |
| 40 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $62,024 | $56,438 | #64 | $42,625 |
| 41 | Denver Seminary Littleton, CO | $61,916 | $57,904 | #58 | $47,789 |
| 42 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $61,838 | $65,201 | #31 | $52,039 |
| 43 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $61,789 | $54,412 | #75 | $37,385 |
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 | — |
| Education | $76,309 | $59,817 | #33 of 214 |
| 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 theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,625 one year after graduating and $62,024 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Biola University rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Biola University ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Biola University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($61,300), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,327.
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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.