Religious Studies at University of California - Riverside

The Religious Studies major is part of the philosophy & religious studies program at University of California - Riverside.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UCR ranks in comparison to other schools with religion programs.

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Religious Studies Degrees Available at UCR

UCR Religion Rankings

The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #4 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	15
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	17
Best Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	20
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	20
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (With Aid)	21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	21
Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	22
Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	22
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates	24
Best Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools	25
Best Religious Studies Graduate Degree Schools	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	26
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $75-$110k)	27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	28
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $48-$75k)	29
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $0-$30k)	30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	31
Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	31
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income Over $110k)	32
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies (Income $30-$48k)	32
Best Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	32
Best Religious Studies Colleges for Veterans	34
Best Religious Studies Schools	37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Religious Studies	40
Best Value Colleges for Religious Studies	44
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Religious Studies Graduates	46
Highest Paid Religious Studies Graduates	49

Popularity of Religion at UCR

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in religion from UCR. This makes it the #73 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in religion in 2021, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UCR Religion Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at University of California - Riverside.

UCR Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 63% of religion bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in religion.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

UCR Religious Studies Master’s Program

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in religion from UCR in 2021 were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in religion.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Philosophy	67

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References

National Center for Education Statistics
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