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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in California

317 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 242
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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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 and religious studies jobs.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in California

In this state, philosophy and 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 and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Biola University

La Mirada
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Biola. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $12,894. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,873 a year.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,459. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at SCU. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,918 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

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

72% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Visual & Performing Arts 2,548
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,635
English Language & Literature 912
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 508
Liberal Arts & Humanities 121

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

View Nationwide Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

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