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Philosophy & Religious Studies in California

Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 2,048 students earned their Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in California

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 215
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 82
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In California, a philosophy & religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy & religious studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.6%
  • White: 39.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in California

There are 17,060 people in the state and 147,040 people in the nation working in philosophy & religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in California

In this state, philosophy & religious studies grads earn an average of $114,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,140.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer philosophy & religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Biola University

La Mirada
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Biola. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,851.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,912.

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#5

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 75% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $44,133.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers philosophy & religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy & religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Social Sciences 2,501
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,635
English Language & Literature 912
Communication & Journalism 858
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 508
History 330
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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