Median Debt
$23,907
4% below national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Bible/Biblical Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Azusa Pacific University$39,855$23,907
Biola University$37,518$44,355$27,0000.72
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary$26,407$30,028$29,2991.11
National Median$33,918$25,0000.74

Other Bible/Biblical Studies Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Biola University
La Mirada
$46,704$37,518$27,000
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills
$10,460$26,407$29,299

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Azusa Pacific University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.