Religion/Religious Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA

CIP 38.02

$19,911Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,377Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Religion/Religious Studies at University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $19,911 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,390 four years after graduating (middle half: $20,518–$65,165). Median debt is $16,500, about 83% of first-year earnings.

Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California Baptist University
Riverside
$29,582$24,474
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$23,219—
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
Los Angeles
$15,652—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Religion/Religious Studies graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara make?

The median salary is $19,911 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.