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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in California

2,395 students earned Philosophy & Religious Studies degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Philosophy & Religious Studies major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in California

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,697
Associate Degree 379
Master’s Degree 242
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 17,060 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy and religious studies degree, compared to 147,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in California

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $114,370 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032.

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

This private school has an average net price of $32,569. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Biola University

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

In their early career, Biola grads earn an average salary of $42,464. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,059 a year. 47% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,930.

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

74% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,621 a year.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 52,773
Visual & Performing Arts 22,397
English Language & Literature 7,609
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 5,369
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,102

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