Best Religion/Religious Studies Schools in California

California has 6 colleges offering Religion/Religious Studies programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 71 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $23,610 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $25,824. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

6
Schools in CA
$23,610
CA Avg. Earnings
$25,824
National Avg.
71
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Religion/Religious Studies in California

Public Schools (4)
$25,920
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$21,300
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in California produce comparable or higher early earnings for Religion/Religious Studies graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Religion/Religious Studies Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of California-Davis logo

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 41.6%
#2
California State University-Northridge logo

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public

$17,846
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,606
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: 93.2%
#3
California Baptist University logo

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA · Private

$26,585
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,660
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 73.6%
#4
University of California-Santa Barbara logo

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,438
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 27.8%
#5
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary logo

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary

Los Angeles, CA · Private

$16,015
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 61.7%
#6
California State University-Long Beach logo

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public

$33,993
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 47.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Religion/Religious Studies in California?
University of California-Davis ranks #1 for Religion/Religious Studies in California with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Religion/Religious Studies programs in the state.
How much do Religion/Religious Studies graduates earn in California?
Religion/Religious Studies graduates in California earn an average of $23,610 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $25,824 for this major.
What is the hardest Religion/Religious Studies school to get into in California?
University of California-Santa Barbara is the most selective Religion/Religious Studies program in California with an acceptance rate of 27.8%. The average acceptance rate across Religion/Religious Studies programs in the state is 57.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Religion/Religious Studies in California?
In California, private Religion/Religious Studies programs produce average earnings of $21,300 vs $25,920 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 2 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.