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Religious Studies Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 90 students earned their Religion degrees in CA.

In this state, Religious Studies is the 137th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in California

Religion majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a religion major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religion majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in California

3,500 people in the state and 32,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to religion.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in California

Religion grads earn an average of $96,200 in the state and $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in California that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

#2

Santa Clara University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $77,174 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,252. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
238 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. This private school has an average net price of $8,968. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

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

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,059 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

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

73% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Pepperdine.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
27 Total Students

Religious Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to religion.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Philosophy 138
Other Philosophy & Religion 80
General Philosophy & Religion 9

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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