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Religion in California

Religion Schools in California

249 students earned Religion degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Religion major is the 247th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religion Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.9%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Religion Grads in California

In this state, there are 2,220 people employed in jobs related to a religion degree, compared to 23,100 nationwide.

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Wages for Religion Jobs in California

Religion grads earn an average of $114,370 in the state and $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,482. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 79% of students get financical aid. 90% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 63% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Pepperdine. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $42,167.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

An average student at MSMU will pay a net price of $30,426. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
87 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

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Religion 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Christian Studies 17
Islamic Studies 10
Other Religious Studies 8
Buddhist Studies 2

View all majors related to Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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