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The bachelor's program at Biola was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology & religious vocations list. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Biola University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 158 students received their master’s degree in theology & religious vocations from Biola. This makes it the #13 most popular school for theology & religious vocations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in theology & religious vocations in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Biola was $1,946 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of theology & religious vocations bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to 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, 54% 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 theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Biola does not offer an online option for its theology & religious vocations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Biola Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of theology & religious vocations master's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a master's in theology & religious vocations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology & religious vocations majors at Biola University.
Theology & Religious Vocations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 98 |
| Biblical Studies | 48 |
| Religious Education | 32 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 5 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
| Missionary Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 60 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 54 |
| Social Sciences | 34 |
| English Language & Literature | 26 |
| History | 7 |
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