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Religion in California

Religion Schools in California

326 students earned Religion degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

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

Education Levels of Religion Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 217
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Associate Degree 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In California, a religion major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.5%
  • White: 46.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Religion 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 Religion 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
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. 88% of the teachers are full time.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. An average student at Cal Baptist will pay a net price of $26,538.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,289 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,795. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
135 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,802. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. 45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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Religion 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 Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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