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2024 Best Religious Education Schools in California

2 Colleges in California
53 Religious Ed Degrees Awarded
$26,766 Avg Early-Career Salary
Religious Education isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #216 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Religious Education Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 53 degrees in religious education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Religious Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Religious Ed
Master's Degrees in Religious Ed
Doctor's Degrees in Religious Ed

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.

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Best Schools for Religious Education in California

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.

Top California Schools in Religious Ed

1
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Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$23,993 Median Starting Salary
$26,170 Median Student Debt

It's difficult to beat Biola University if you wish to pursue a degree in religious education. Biola is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada.

After graduating, religious ed degree recipients typically earn an average of $23,993 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in religious education from Biola University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,538 Median Starting Salary
$23,906 Median Student Debt

Azusa Pacific University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in religious education. Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.

Those religious education students who get their degree from Azusa Pacific University make $2,773 more than the typical religious ed student.

More information about a degree in religious education from Azusa Pacific University

Best Religious Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore 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

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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Religious Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Religious Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Religious Education 53

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 1,302
Biblical Studies 275
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 213
Missionary Studies 131
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 111
Sacred Music 43

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