Masters Degree   California

Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Religion/Religious Studies

31 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

31 Colleges
πŸ“ California
πŸŽ“ Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 31 colleges in California

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
🏒 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$89,816
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $60
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $70
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $70
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 1 Fee $70
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏒 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $70
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La Sierra University
Riverside, California
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 93.3%
Annual cost
$49,365/yr
Grad earnings
$61,824
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Simpson University
Redding, California
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99%
Annual cost
$52,366/yr
Grad earnings
$54,340
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Simpson University
Redding, California
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99%
Annual cost
$52,366/yr
Grad earnings
$54,340
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 7 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 7 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$77,768/yr
Grad earnings
$109,183
SAT avg
1,417
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Religion/Religious Studies in California?
31 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Religion/Religious Studies in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Religion/Religious Studies in California?
Loma Linda University leads with median graduate earnings of $89,816 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Religion/Religious Studies colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Loma Linda University, Pepperdine University, Mount Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Mary's University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Religion/Religious Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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