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Multicultural & Diversity Studies at Biola University

If you plan to study Multicultural & Diversity Studies, you may want to check out the program at Biola University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Biola University sits in La Mirada, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 multicultural & diversity studies graduations were recorded at Biola University.

Online Class Availability at Biola University

Many students take online classes at Biola University. Of 5,434 students, 1,227 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,579 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Multicultural & Diversity Studies Rankings at Biola University

Use these rankings to compare Biola University’s Multicultural & Diversity Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Value	California	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 22

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Value	California	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 22

Earnings for Multicultural & Diversity Studies Graduates from Biola University

Those who finish Biola University’s Multicultural & Diversity Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$20,116
2 years	$21,508
3 years	$28,610
4 years	$40,435
5 years	$43,599

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates from Biola University report median earnings of $40,435, compared with $54,663 for all Biola University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates from Biola University is $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates at Biola University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates at Biola University are 44% women (19) and 56% men (24).

Multicultural & Diversity Studies Bachelor’s Program at Biola University

Among the 15 bachelor’s multicultural & diversity studies degrees awarded at Biola University, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Multicultural & Diversity Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Biola University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	5

Minority students account for 47% of Multicultural & Diversity Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Biola University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

Multicultural & Diversity Studies Master’s Program at Biola University

Of the 8 master’s multicultural & diversity studies graduates at Biola University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Multicultural & Diversity Studies master’s degree recipients at Biola University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Multicultural & Diversity Studies master’s degree recipients at Biola University, higher than the national average of 36%.*

Multicultural & Diversity Studies Doctoral Program at Biola University

Of the 20 doctoral multicultural & diversity studies degrees awarded at Biola University, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Multicultural & Diversity Studies doctoral degree recipients at Biola University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 40% of Multicultural & Diversity Studies doctoral degree recipients at Biola University, higher than the national average of 39%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Multicultural & Diversity Studies Concentrations at Biola University

This Multicultural & Diversity Studies program at Biola University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Multicultural Studies	43

Highest-Paying Careers for Multicultural & Diversity Studies Graduates

Those who complete Multicultural & Diversity Studies program at Biola University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Multicultural & Diversity Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Transportation Planners	$50,855
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$42,168

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.