Business at Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
56 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
57
Optimistic
56
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,300/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI 3.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #190 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $622K $612K $551K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.3x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 57 56 51

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$186,816
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$112,404
40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,000
49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $46,300/yr, Business graduates from Biola University land near the $48,211 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 3.3x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Business's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $21,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #190 of 242 Business programs, Biola University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $46,300 to $69,000 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Biola University

Biola University accepts 60% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,390 students in La Mirada, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $112,404 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr
Sales managers $138,060/yr
Managers, all other $136,550/yr
View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Biola University?
This program scores 56/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Business careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $551,497 in decade earnings vs $622,428 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →