Is Biola University worth it?
Biola University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in La Mirada, California (large suburb). It awarded 1,202 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and cinematography and film.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,740
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,363
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,778
Average net price
$31,495
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
1,202
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
3,474
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $46,300 | $69,873 | 105 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $42,625 | $62,024 | 80 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $29,388 | $60,082 | 79 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $93,629 | $111,200 | 66 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,764 | $49,450 | 47 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | Master's | $54,958 | $77,659 | 46 |
| Education, General | Master's | $59,817 | $76,309 | 43 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,371 | $60,014 | 40 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $70,949 | $86,263 | 40 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $83,525 | $110,375 | 36 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $30,092 | $47,052 | 36 |
| Religious Education | Bachelor's | $30,887 | $40,261 | 33 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $36,319 | $62,319 | 29 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $41,997 | $59,925 | 27 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $42,882 | $78,943 | 26 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | Master's | 39 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 37 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 32 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Biola University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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