by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Religious Education Schools in California ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The religious ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Religious Education Schools in California. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the religious ed degrees they offer, see the list below.
It is hard to beat Biola University if you wish to pursue a degree in religious education. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada.
Students who graduate with their degree from the religious ed program report average early career income of $30,887.
More information about a degree in religious education from Biola UniversityExplore all the Best Religious Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 300 | 10 |
| Oregon | 266 | 4 |
One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,107 |
| Biblical Studies | 241 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 233 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 106 |
| Missionary Studies | 78 |
| Sacred Music | 34 |
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