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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in California

1,635 Theology & Religious Vocations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Theology & Religious Vocations is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in California

Theology & Religious Vocations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,324
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 247
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 247
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 247
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 64

Gender Distribution

In California, a theology and religious vocations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology and religious vocations majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.1%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in California

There are 13,540 people in the state and 116,380 people in the nation working in theology and religious vocations jobs.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in California

A typical salary for a theology and religious vocations grad in the state is $64,600, compared to a typical salary of $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer theology and religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

492 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

#2

Biola University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,449 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,238.

61 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%.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,365 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#6

Santa Clara University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $42,614. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
584 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. An average student at School of Urban Missions will pay a net price of $19,115.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
370 Total Students

40% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Graduates earn an average $19,798 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
100 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
134 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in CA

Some of the careers theology and religious vocations majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Clergy 9% $61,990
Religious Activities and Education Directors 7% $44,890
Religious Workers 7% $30,680
Music Directors and Composers 4% $51,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology and religious vocations.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Visual & Performing Arts 2,548
English Language & Literature 912
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 508
Philosophy & Religious Studies 317
Liberal Arts & Humanities 121

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