by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Biola ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
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Biola is in the top 10% of the country for theology. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 54 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Biola University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 700% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 92 students received their master’s degree in theology from Biola. This makes it the #19 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theology from Biola in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Biola theology 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.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from Biola make a median salary of $42,625 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,372.
Of the 78 students who earned a master's degree in Theological & Ministerial Studies from Biola in 2021-2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Biola University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 48 |
| Religious Education | 32 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 5 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.