Lay Ministry Schools in California

24 students earned Lay Ministry degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Lay Ministry Majors in California

Lay Ministry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	24

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of lay ministry majors in California is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 54.2%
• White: 0.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 45.8%

Jobs for Lay Ministry Grads in California

4,470 people in the state and 30,160 in the nation are employed in jobs related to lay ministry.

Wages for Lay Ministry Jobs in California

In this state, lay ministry grads earn an average of $36,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $35,860.

Lay Ministry Careers in CA

Some of the careers lay ministry majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
Religious Activities and Education Directors	7%	$44,890
Religious Workers	7%	$30,680

Related Majors in California

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
Pastoral Counseling	128
Other Pastoral Ministries	65
	10
Youth Ministry	7
Women’s Ministry	1

View all majors related to Lay Ministry

View Nationwide Lay Ministry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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