We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Biola University ranks among other schools offering degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
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Biola University is in the top 10% of the country for theological & ministerial studies. Specifically, it ranked #37 out of 121 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Biola University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
Theological & Ministerial Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Biola University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,288 a year. This is lower than $54,663, the median for all majors at Biola University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,382 | $48,984 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of theological & ministerial studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Biola University were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a bachelor’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at Biola University are White. Roughly 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a master’s in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Among recent graduates, 93% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at Biola University were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Biola University with a doctoral in theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the theological & ministerial studies majors at Biola University.
The theological & ministerial studies program at Biola University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry | 51 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 49 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 20 |
Biola University conferred 51 degrees in divinity/ministry in the most recent reporting year — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (27%).
Biola University conferred 49 degrees in theological and ministerial studies, other in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Biola University granted 20 completions in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).