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Religion in California

Religion Schools in California

249 Religion students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Religion is the 221st most popular major in the 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 170
Master’s Degree 34
Associate Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.9%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Religion Grads in California

2,220 people in the state and 23,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to religion.

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Wages for Religion Jobs in California

A typical salary for a religion grad in the state is $114,370, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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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

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,795.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 57% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,167. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,578.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Christian Studies 69
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Jewish Studies 14
Islamic Studies 11
Other Religious Studies 8
Buddhist Studies 2

View all majors related to Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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