Location: La Mirada, CA•In-State Tuition: $46,704•Admission Rate: 60%•Avg SAT: 1258
Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,958
95th percentile
Sample: 46 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How Biola University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Biola University earns $55k — 95th percentile among philosophy and religious studies masters programs.

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Biola UniversityLa Mirada$46,704$54,958$56,657——
National Median—$54,958———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with philosophy and religious studies graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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 Biola University, approximately 26% 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.