English at Biola University
La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
15
Optimistic
15
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings
$21,624/yr (-29% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.9x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to English graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $558K | $549K | $500K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 2.9x | 2.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 15 | 15 | 12 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$186,816
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
13.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,370
124% growth from Year 1
About Biola University
A 60% admission rate makes Biola University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 3,390 students in La Mirada, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $112,404 over four years — 40% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at Biola University →Top Career Paths
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580/yr
Proofreaders and copy markers
$49,210/yr
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Consider the Trade Route?
Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Biola University's English program score?
This program scores 15/100 — on the lower end for English. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Biola University English graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
How vulnerable is English to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' English careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 61% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are English earnings lower at Biola University?
Lower starting pay at Biola University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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