Top 2021 Rankings For Biola University
A more complete picture of where Biola University is the "best of the best" can be found on our 2021 Badges Awarded page.
All 2021 Rankings For Biola University
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Top Quality Overall
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| Nationwide | 315 of 1715 |
| Far Western US | 43 of 173 |
| California | 32 of 116 |
Best Colleges For The Money (all undergraduates)
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| Nationwide | |
| Far Western US | 48 of 142 |
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Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting aid)
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Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting no aid)
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Diversity
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| Overall | 385 of 3513 |
| Ethnic | 420 of 3791 |
| Male / Female | |
| Location | 549 of 3515 |
Best Religiously Affiliated
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| Undenominational | 3 of 9 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 535 of 1720 |
| Most Focused | 636 of 1720 |
| Highest Paid Grads |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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General Biology
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| Top Ranked | 298 of 630 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 467 of 1638 |
| Most Focused | 506 of 1638 |
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Business, Management & Marketing
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| Most Popular | 858 of 2851 |
| Most Focused | 1380 of 2851 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 583 of 1326 |
Accounting
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| Most Popular | 502 of 1854 |
| Most Focused | 635 of 1854 |
Business Administration & Management
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| Most Popular | 510 of 2403 |
| Most Focused | 766 of 2403 |
Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked | 182 of 585 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 309 of 1501 |
| Most Focused | 112 of 1501 |
| Highest Paid Grads |
Communication & Media Studies
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| Top Ranked | 157 of 504 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 383 of 1242 |
| Most Focused | 312 of 1242 |
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Journalism
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 148 of 425 |
| Most Focused | 60 of 425 |
| Highest Paid Grads |
Public Relations & Advertising
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| Most Popular | 157 of 375 |
| Most Focused | 143 of 375 |
Computer & Information Sciences
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| Most Popular | 1128 of 2316 |
| Most Focused |
Computer Science
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| Most Popular | 347 of 778 |
| Most Focused | 340 of 778 |
Education
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 401 of 1885 |
| Most Focused | 571 of 1885 |
| Highest Paid Grads |
General Education
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| Most Popular | 107 of 344 |
| Most Focused |
Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 371 of 1560 |
| Most Focused | 507 of 1560 |
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Teacher Education Subject Specific
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Engineering
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Engineering Physics
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| Most Popular | 39 of 88 |
| Most Focused | 35 of 88 |
English Language & Literature
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| Top Ranked | 178 of 430 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 433 of 1549 |
| Most Focused | 322 of 1549 |
| Highest Paid Grads |
General English Literature
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| Top Ranked | 158 of 440 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 350 of 1432 |
| Most Focused | 204 of 1432 |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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Romance Languages
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Health Professions
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| Top Ranked | 250 of 853 |
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Communication Sciences
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| Top Ranked | 25 of 65 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 119 of 281 |
| Most Focused | 26 of 281 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 29 of 68 |
Nursing
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| Top Ranked | 158 of 723 |
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| Highest Paid Grads | 93 of 840 |
History
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History
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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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Mathematics & Statistics
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| Most Popular | |
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Mathematics
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| Most Popular | 689 of 1382 |
| Most Focused |
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular | 513 of 1403 |
| Most Focused | 578 of 1403 |
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multicultural & Diversity Studies
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| Most Popular | 1 of 23 |
| Most Focused | 4 of 23 |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
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| Most Popular | 541 of 1220 |
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Health & Physical Education
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| Most Popular | 503 of 1131 |
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Philosophy & Religious Studies
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 494 of 1011 |
Philosophy
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 295 of 803 |
Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Physical Sciences
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Physics
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Psychology
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| Top Ranked | 156 of 782 |
| Best Value | 358 of 748 |
| Most Popular | 480 of 1699 |
| Most Focused | 404 of 1699 |
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Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
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| Most Popular | 77 of 155 |
| Most Focused |
General Psychology
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| Top Ranked | 249 of 779 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 501 of 1563 |
| Most Focused | 507 of 1563 |
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Social Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 595 of 1548 |
| Most Focused | 566 of 1548 |
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Anthropology
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| Most Popular | |
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General Social Sciences
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| Most Popular | |
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Political Science & Government
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| Most Popular | 477 of 1220 |
| Most Focused | 408 of 1220 |
Sociology
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| Top Ranked | 146 of 356 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 269 of 1100 |
| Most Focused | 132 of 1100 |
| Highest Paid Grads |
Theology & Religious Vocations
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| Top Ranked | 13 of 43 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 47 of 469 |
| Most Focused | |
| Highest Paid Grads | 22 of 70 |
Biblical Studies
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| Top Ranked | 4 of 20 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 34 of 179 |
| Most Focused | |
| Highest Paid Grads | 9 of 28 |
Religious Education
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| Most Popular | 6 of 59 |
| Most Focused | 25 of 59 |
Sacred Music
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| Most Popular | 19 of 87 |
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Visual & Performing Arts
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| Top Ranked | 174 of 510 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 195 of 2023 |
| Most Focused | 150 of 2022 |
| Highest Paid Grads |
Design & Applied Arts
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| Most Popular | |
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Drama & Theater Arts
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 482 of 968 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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| Most Popular | 53 of 455 |
| Most Focused | 55 of 455 |
Fine & Studio Arts
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| Top Ranked | 100 of 332 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 304 of 1368 |
| Most Focused | 191 of 1368 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 156 of 343 |
Music
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| Most Popular | 113 of 1238 |
| Most Focused | 82 of 1239 |
Biola University has no rankings in this category.
Veterans
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| Overall | 207 of 2104 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
General Biology
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 235 of 581 |
Communication & Media Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 226 of 499 |
Journalism
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Education
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
English Language & Literature
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
General English Literature
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 194 of 432 |
Health Professions
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Communication Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Nursing
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 327 of 744 |
Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 217 of 779 |
General Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Social Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Sociology
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Theology & Religious Vocations
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 21 of 43 |
Biblical Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 7 of 20 |
Visual & Performing Arts
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 214 of 508 |
Fine & Studio Arts
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 151 of 331 |
Non-Traditional Students
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| Overall | 195 of 2186 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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| Most Popular Online | 362 of 1162 |
Business Administration & Management
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| Most Popular Online | 217 of 933 |
Education
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online |
General Education
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| Most Popular Online | 19 of 42 |
Psychology
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 172 of 658 |
| Top Ranked Online | 22 of 140 |
| Most Popular Online |
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology
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| Most Popular Online | 23 of 49 |
Theology & Religious Vocations
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | 10 of 28 |
| Most Popular Online | 24 of 133 |
Biblical Studies
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| Top Ranked Online | 3 of 13 |
| Most Popular Online | 24 of 69 |
Religious Education
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| Most Popular Online | 5 of 17 |
