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Theology & Religious Vocations in California

Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in California

1,905 Theology & Religious Vocations students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Theology & Religious Vocations is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors in California

Theology & Religious Vocations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,179
Bachelor’s Degree 412
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 207
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 207
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 207
Post-Master’s Certificate 76
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 76
Associate Degree 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a theology & religious vocations major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theology & religious vocations majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,540 people employed in jobs related to a theology & religious vocations degree, compared to 116,380 nationwide.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in California

In this state, theology & religious vocations grads earn an average of $64,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,290.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer theology & religious vocations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

492 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time.

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Biola University

La Mirada
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,098.

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235 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,449 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at The Master's University. 62% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
584 Total Students

An average student at School of Urban Missions will pay a net price of $20,771. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#6

Life Pacific College

San Dimas
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
604 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. An average student at LIFE Bible College will pay a net price of $22,668. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
370 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,973. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. An average student at Hope will pay a net price of $24,286. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#10

Santa Clara University

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

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

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Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in CA

Some of the careers theology & religious vocations majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Clergy 9% $61,990
Religious Activities and Education Directors 7% $44,890
Music Directors and Composers 4% $51,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theology & religious vocations.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 52,773
Social Sciences 51,430
Communication & Journalism 17,589
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 8,196
English Language & Literature 7,609
History 5,392
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 5,369
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3,541

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