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Social Sciences at Biola University

Social Sciences at Biola University

If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Biola University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Biola University is in La Mirada, CA.

Online Class Availability at Biola University

Many students take online classes at Biola University. Of 5,434 students, 1,227 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,579 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at Biola University

Use these rankings to compare Biola University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #72 of 160
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #90 of 198
Best Value California #144 of 159
Best Value Far Western (Region) #175 of 197
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #361 of 934
Best Value Nationwide #780 of 930

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Biola University

Students who complete Biola University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at Biola University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,935
2 years $33,460
3 years $40,119
4 years $50,380
5 years $59,857

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Biola University take home a median $50,380, compared with $54,663 for all Biola University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Biola University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Biola University is $25,667.

Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Biola University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

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