All Biola University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Studies | $37,518 | $58,569 | $27,000 |
| English | $21,624 | $43,154 | $24,500 |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $25,750 | $41,492 | $24,500 |
| Religious Education | $30,887 | $40,261 | $25,454 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $27,371 | $60,014 | $27,000 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $19,978 | $50,781 | $26,417 |
| Studio Art | $25,372 | $47,596 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $51,566 | $26,094 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | $24,030 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $93,629 | $111,200 | $29,375 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $69,087 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,298 | — | $26,062 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $36,319 | $62,319 | $21,104 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $29,388 | $60,082 | $22,813 |
| Journalism | $41,997 | $59,925 | $27,000 |
| Communications | — | $53,781 | $21,937 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $65,246 | $91,330 | $23,875 |
| Business | $46,300 | $69,873 | $23,875 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $42,882 | $78,943 | $24,906 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Biola University students earn a median $56,778 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of California colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
Biola University majors questions
How many majors does Biola University offer?
Biola University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Biola University?
Nursing graduates from Biola University earn a median $111,200 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,375.
Which Biola University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Religious Education graduates earn the least: a median $40,261 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Biola University overview