Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in La Mirada, California, Biola University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 3,474 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,778 ten years after enrollment, which is 39% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 68.2%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $23,875, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.38x. The average net price after financial aid is $31,495 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Film, Video & Photographic Arts, Psychology, Theological and Ministerial Studies, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,778
Graduation Rate
68.2%
Median Debt
$23,875
Average Net Price
$31,495
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.38x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,474
Admission Rate
74.4%
Average SAT
1261
Retention Rate
83.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$48,984
Out-of-State Tuition
$48,984
Pell Grant Rate
26.0%
Federal Loan Rate
43.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$27,144
Income $30K–$48K
$25,410
Income $48K–$75K
$26,825
Income $110K+
$37,314
Student Demographics
Women
66.8%
White
39.4%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
24.1%
Asian
12.9%
Two or More Races
8.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
74.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs, Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (73)
Bachelor (37)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 113 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 90 |
| Psychology | $49,450 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing | $111,200 | 55 |
| Biology | $60,014 | 42 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 33 |
| Communication Disorders | $69,087 | 32 |
| Public Relations | $62,319 | 30 |
| Teacher Education | $51,566 | 28 |
| Communications | $53,781 | 26 |
| English Language & Literature | $43,154 | 23 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 23 |
| Music | $50,781 | 23 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 21 |
| Fine Arts | $47,596 | 19 |
| Accounting | $91,330 | 18 |
| Computer Science | $78,943 | 15 |
| Journalism | $59,925 | 14 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 14 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $58,569 | 14 |
| Sociology | $47,052 | 14 |
| Engineering Physics | Not reported | 12 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | $41,492 | 11 |
| Religious Education | $40,261 | 11 |
| Political Science | $65,558 | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Religious Music and Worship | Not reported | 9 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $60,082 | Not reported |
| Business | $69,873 | Not reported |
Master (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $62,024 | 67 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | $77,659 | 46 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 29 |
| Business | $90,894 | 28 |
| Communication Disorders | $86,263 | 24 |
| Education | $76,309 | 23 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $56,442 | 20 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 17 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | $60,758 | 16 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 11 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | $99,007 | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 4 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Peace Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | $57,874 | Not reported |
Doctoral (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | $110,375 | 27 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 21 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Religious Education | Not reported | 3 |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Not reported | 5 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Master | 2 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Master | 1 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Master | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Doctoral Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Philosophy Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Doctoral Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in California
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