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Biola University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Biola University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Biola University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $36,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $48,900. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $75,500 , followed by Business/Commerce at $42,100 , and Communication and Media Studies at $30,200 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $57,300 , followed by Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other (Master's Degree) at $48,900 , and Education (Master's Degree) at $48,600 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Biola University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Biola University graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110097.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026