2022 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Religious Education in California

Religious Education is about average in terms of popularity for doctor's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #133 out of the 295 majors across the country that we analyze each year. 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 2022, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Religious Education in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 13 doctor's degrees in religious education to qualified students.

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More Ways to Rank Religious Education Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for religious education.

Most Popular Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Religious Education in California

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for religious education students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Religious Ed Students Working on Their Doctorate

1

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

10 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Biola University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in religious education. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for doctor's degrees in religious education in California. More information about a doctorate in religious education from Biola University

2

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

3 Annual Doctor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Azusa Pacific University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in religious education. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for doctor's degrees in religious education in California. More information about a doctorate in religious education from Azusa Pacific University

Best Religious Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Religious Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded

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Rankings in Majors Related to Religious Ed

Religious Education is one of 7 different types of Theology & Religious Vocations programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Religious Ed

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies	116
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	63
Missionary Studies	51
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	25
Sacred Music	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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