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Theological & Ministerial Studies at Biola University

If you are interested in studying Theological & Ministerial Studies, 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.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 120 theological & ministerial studies degrees were awarded at Biola University.

Online & Distance Learning at Biola University

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

Theological & Ministerial Studies Rankings at Biola University

Rankings can help you compare Biola University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#7 of 15
Best Value	California	#7 of 10
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#90 of 115

Earnings for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates from Biola University

Graduates of Biola University’s Theological & Ministerial Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,448
2 years	$38,289
3 years	$40,971
4 years	$44,288
5 years	$51,063

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates from Biola University earn a median of $44,288, compared with $54,663 for all Biola University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Biola University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates at Biola University are 31% women (37) and 69% men (83).

Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Program at Biola University

Among the 43 bachelor’s theological & ministerial studies graduates at Biola University, 44% were women (19) and 56% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	11
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Theological & Ministerial Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Biola University, above the national average of 25%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Program at Biola University

Among the 63 master’s theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Biola University, 27% were women (17) and 73% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	13
Two or More Races	23
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 63% of Theological & Ministerial Studies master’s degree recipients at Biola University, above the national average of 28%.*

Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctoral Program at Biola University

Of the 14 doctoral theological & ministerial studies degrees awarded at Biola University, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 36% of Theological & Ministerial Studies doctoral degree recipients at Biola University, above the national average of 32%.*

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

More Specific Theological & Ministerial Studies Concentrations at Biola University

This Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Biola University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theology	20
Divinity/Ministry	51
Other Theological Studies	49

Best-Paid Careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies Graduates

Students who finish Theological & Ministerial Studies program at Biola University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Religious Workers, All Other	$58,956
Clergy	$49,854

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.