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Religious Education Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 21 students earned their Religious Ed degrees in CA.

A Religious Education major is the 196th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religious Education Majors in California

Religious Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of religious ed majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
  • White: 19.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.8%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Religious Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 5,690 people employed in jobs related to a religious ed degree, compared to 44,800 nationwide.

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Wages for Religious Education Jobs in California

In this state, religious ed grads earn an average of $50,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $46,980.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer religious ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#2

Biola University

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

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
93 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

Religious Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers religious ed majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Religious Activities and Education Directors 7% $44,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,114
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 161
Missionary Studies 114
Other Theology & Religion 110
Biblical Studies 101
Sacred Music 14

View all majors related to Religious Education

View Nationwide Religious Education Report

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