by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Biola ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Biola was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Biola University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Biola go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,997 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Biola paid an average of $1,946 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,704 | $46,704 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,234 | $11,234 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,868 | $3,868 |
Learn more about Biola tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Biola. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Biola are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Biola journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Biola Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Biola University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.