Pastoral Counseling at Biola University
If you plan to study Pastoral Counseling, consider the program at Biola University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Biola University is located in La Mirada, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 pastoral counseling degrees were granted at Biola University.
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Studying Online at Biola University
Many students take online classes at Biola University. Among 5,434 students, 1,227 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,579 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Pastoral Counseling graduates at Biola University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Pastoral Counseling graduates at Biola University are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).
Pastoral Counseling Master’s Program at Biola University
Of the 10 master’s pastoral counseling degrees awarded at Biola University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pastoral Counseling master’s degree recipients at Biola University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Pastoral Counseling master’s degree recipients at Biola University, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Pastoral Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Pastoral Counseling program at Biola University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Pastoral Counseling majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $58,956 |
| Clergy | $49,854 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.