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 religious ed.
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Biola was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for religious ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Religious Education Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Biola University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in religious education. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Religious Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Biola go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,887 a year. This is less than $32,276, which is the national median of all religious ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the religious ed program at Biola is $547 per month.
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 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, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in religious ed from Biola. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a bachelor's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Biola does not offer an online option for its religious ed 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Biola University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 98 |
| Biblical Studies | 48 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 5 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.