Biola University
La Mirada, California · Private, nonprofit · 3,474 undergraduates
Of 31 programs with reported earnings, 30 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,144 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,410 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,825 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,846 |
| $110k and up | $37,314 |
| All families (average) | $31,495 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,450 | +$12,474 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $62,024 | +$25,048 | clears the bar | $34,327 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $111,200 | +$74,224 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,014 | +$23,038 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $69,087 | +$32,111 | clears the bar | $26,522 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,566 | +$14,590 | clears the bar | $25,594 | 1.8 yrs |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | Master's Degree | $77,659 | +$40,683 | clears the bar | $43,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $76,309 | +$39,333 | clears the bar | $19,797 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $90,894 | +$53,918 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's Degree | $56,442 | +$19,466 | clears the bar | $29,727 | 1.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,154 | +$6,178 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 4 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $86,263 | +$49,287 | clears the bar | $61,525 | 1.2 yrs |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's Degree | $60,758 | +$23,782 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | $110,375 | +$73,399 | clears the bar | $152,555 | 2.1 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $59,925 | +$22,949 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 31 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.