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Theology in California

Theology Schools in California

471 Theology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Theology is the 152nd most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Theology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 281
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Theology Grads in California

There are 7,840 people in the state and 74,060 people in the nation working in theology jobs.

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Wages for Theology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a theology grad in the state is $67,140, compared to a typical salary of $53,290 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer theology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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Biola University

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

An average student at Biola will pay a net price of $28,098. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Santa Clara University

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students get financical aid. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Loyola Marymount. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
42 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
100 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
87 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
134 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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Theology Careers in CA

Some of the careers theology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 17% $94,300
Clergy 9% $61,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Divinity/Ministry 470
Other Theological Studies 296
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 12
Rabbinical Studies 6

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