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

Religious Education isn't the most popular master's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #154 in popularity out of 326 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Education in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 15 master's degrees in religious education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Religious Education School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in religious ed matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Religious Education in California ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality religious education program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Religious Education Schools

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for religious education.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Religious Education in California

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in religious education.

Most Well Attended Schools for Religious Ed Students Working on Their Master's

1

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

12 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Azusa Pacific University if you want to pursue a master'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. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in religious education in California.

There were approximately 12 religious education students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in religious education from Azusa Pacific University

2

American Jewish University
Los Angeles, CA

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at American Jewish University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in religious education. AJU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in religious education in California. More information about a master’s in religious education from American Jewish University

3

Bethel Seminary - San Diego
San Diego, CA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Bethel Seminary - San Diego if you wish to pursue a master's degree in religious education. Bethel Seminary - San Diego is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. More information about a master’s in religious education from Bethel Seminary - San Diego

3

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Biola University is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in religious education. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of La Mirada. More information about a master’s in religious education from Biola 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

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

Majors Similar to Religious Ed

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies	858
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	129
Biblical Studies	104
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	93
Missionary Studies	78
Sacred Music	6

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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