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Religious Studies at California Baptist University

If you are interested in studying Religious Studies, take a look at what California Baptist University. Get started with the following essential facts.

California Baptist University sits in Riverside, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 religious studies degrees were granted at California Baptist University.

Studying Online at California Baptist University

Many students take online classes at California Baptist University. Of 11,902 students, 3,062 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,939 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Religious Studies Rankings at California Baptist University

These rankings give you a sense of how California Baptist University’s Religious Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 41
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 38

Earnings for Religious Studies Graduates from California Baptist University

Those who finish California Baptist University’s Religious Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,660
2 years	$26,585
3 years	$29,653
5 years	$40,623

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Religious Studies graduates from California Baptist University stands at $24,474.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Religious Studies graduates at California Baptist University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Religious Studies graduates at California Baptist University are 50% women (13) and 50% men (13).

Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program at California Baptist University

Among the 26 bachelor’s religious studies graduates at California Baptist University, 50% were women (13) and 50% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California Baptist University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 50% of Religious Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California Baptist University, above the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Religious Studies Concentrations at California Baptist University

The Religious Studies program at California Baptist University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Christian Studies	26

Highest-Paying Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Religious Studies program at California Baptist University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Religious Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.