How much money do Biola University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $48,900 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Biola University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $75,500 followed by Business/Commerce paying $42,100 and Communication and Media Studies graduates who have a median starting income of $30,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $57,300 followed by Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other (Master's Degree) at $48,900 and Education (Master's Degree) who earn $48,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Biola University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $75,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degree) | $57,300 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other (Master's Degree) | $48,900 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $48,600 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $42,100 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies (Master's Degree) | $36,800 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) | $36,700 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (Master's Degree) | $34,900 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,200 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,600 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,500 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,500 |
| Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,100 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,000 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,400 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,900 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,400 |
| Journalism (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,100 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110097 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Biola University.