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Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in California

2,128 Theology & Religious Vocations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,324
Bachelor’s Degree 446
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 247
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 247
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 247
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Associate Degree 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.8%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Theology & Religious Vocations Grads in California

13,540 people in the state and 116,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theology and religious vocations.

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Wages for Theology & Religious Vocations Jobs in California

Theology & Religious Vocations grads earn an average of $64,600 in the state and $53,290 nationwide.

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

492 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Biola University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,464 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,449 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 33% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, The Master's University grads earn an average salary of $42,489.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
584 Total Students

18% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,115. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,837 after earning their degree at this institution.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,744. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,365 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Life Pacific College

San Dimas
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
604 Total Students

The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of the teachers are full time.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
370 Total Students

The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $19,798 after earning their degree at this institution. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,201 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. An average student at Hope will pay a net price of $21,437.

#10

Santa Clara University

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

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Theology & Religious Vocations Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Clergy 9% $61,990
Religious Activities and Education Directors 7% $44,890
Religious Workers 7% $30,680
Music Directors and Composers 4% $51,610

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

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
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,393

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