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Divinity/Ministry in California

Divinity/Ministry Schools in California

Jobs for Divinity/Ministry Grads in California

In this state, there are 8,030 people employed in jobs related to a Divinity Studies degree, compared to 78,920 nationwide.

Divinity/Ministry Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Divinity/Ministry Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Divinity Studies grad in the state is $92,982, compared to a typical salary of $72,719 nationwide.

Divinity/Ministry Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 22 colleges in California that offer Divinity Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 22 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,044 in their first year after graduation.

#2

Biola University

La Mirada

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,740 after earning their degree at this institution. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,609 in their first year after graduation. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,268 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 64%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 58%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,824 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

57% of full-time students return after their first year. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 9.0%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,480 a year.

67% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,200 a year.

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $8,839 a year.

#13

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,660 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

The full-time student retention rate is 55%. Undergrads from California pay around $7,220 a year in tuition.

#16

World Mission University

Los Angeles

100% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $6,920 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,979 a year. About 35% of those who apply are admitted. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

About 63% of those who apply are admitted. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 3.4%. Undergrads from California pay around $2,896 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,313 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 58% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#22

La Sierra University

Riverside

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,651 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Divinity/Ministry Careers in CA

Some of the careers Divinity Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $71,584
Clergy $49,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Divinity Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bible/Biblical Studies 3,603
Pastoral Counseling 1,323
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 757
Christian Studies 618
Applied & Professional Ethics 234
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 187
Ethics 147
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 30

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