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Religious Studies Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 420 students earned their Religion degrees in CA.

A Religious Studies major is the 137th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 314
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Associate Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 3,500 people employed in jobs related to a religion degree, compared to 32,950 nationwide.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in California

In this state, religion grads earn an average of $96,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,420.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, UCSB grads earn an average salary of $51,496.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,719.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,289 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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

In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

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

#6

Santa Clara University

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

74% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $42,614.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
135 Total Students

In their early career, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary grads earn an average salary of $29,918. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,901.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 83% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,345 a year.

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

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

Religious Studies 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
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Philosophy 1,876
Other Philosophy & Religion 88
General Philosophy & Religion 9

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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