Best Bible/Biblical Studies Degrees in California by ROI
Colleges in California ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in California
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$467,210
Across California programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,674
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life Pacific University
Grad rate: 52.7% |
-$386,162 | $31,153 | $33,193 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biola University
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$429,670 | $34,025 | $58,430 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Grad rate: 44.7% |
-$503,353 | $23,678 | $24,340 | $29,299 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Azusa Pacific University
Grad rate: 62.8% |
-$549,654 | $27,078 | $54,735 | $23,907 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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