2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Religious Education Bachelor's Degree School for You
Religious Education is the #248 most popular major in California with 52 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Religious Education program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Religious Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for religious ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular California Schools for a Bachelor's in Religious Education
Our analysis found Biola University to be the most popular school for religious education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of La Mirada.
Women make up 71% of the religious ed majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $654.
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Out of the 6 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Azusa Pacific University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in religious ed at Azusa Pacific, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bethesda University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular religious education schools in California. Bethesda is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.
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Out of the 6 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Irvine landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Irvine, Concordia University, Irvine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The Master’s University and Seminary is a great place for religious education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Fresno Pacific University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular religious education schools in California. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 10 |
| Oregon | 4 |
Majors Related to Religious Ed
Religious Education is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Religious Ed
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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