Earnings Distribution
How Biola University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | $42,625 | $44,288 | +4% |
| Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | $114,729 | $114,533 | -0% |
| The Master's University and Seminary | $66,923 | $75,253 | +12% |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | $48,856 | $53,852 | +10% |
| Hope International University | $50,661 | $43,843 | -13% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Theological and Ministerial Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in California (38 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Biola UniversityLa Mirada | $46,704 | $42,625 | $44,288 | — | — |
 Church Divinity School of the PacificBerkeley | — | $77,641 | — | — | — |
 The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita | $36,930 | $66,923 | $75,253 | — | — |
 Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaEscondido | — | $58,282 | — | — | — |
 Hope International UniversityFullerton | $36,250 | $50,661 | $43,843 | — | — |
 Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena | — | $48,856 | $53,852 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $48,372 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with theological and ministerial studies graduates
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.