California covers an area of 163,707 square miles, and has many institutes of higher learning for students to pick from. Ministry schools in California can help students gain the degree and skills needed to successfully launch a career as a ministry worker. There are 31 ministry colleges in California from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 638 students completed ministry programs in California.
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| Ministry Schools in Anaheim |
Bethesda Christian University
730 N. Euclid St
Anaheim, CA, 92801 |
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| Ministry Schools in Azusa |
Azusa Pacific University
901 E Alosta
Azusa, CA, 91702 |
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| Ministry Schools in Berkeley |
American Baptist Seminary of the West
2606 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA, 94704 |
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Church Divinity School of the Pacific
2451 Ridge Road
Berkeley, CA, 94709 |
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Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology
2301 Vine Street
Berkeley, CA, 94708 |
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Franciscan School of Theology
1712 Euclid Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94709 |
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Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
1735 LeRoy Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94709 |
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Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
2770 Marin Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94708 |
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Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94709 |
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Starr King School for Ministry
2441 Le Conte AVE
Berkeley, CA, 94709 |
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| Ministry Schools in Camarillo |
St. John's Seminary
5012 Seminary Rd
Camarillo, CA, 93012 |
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| Ministry Schools in Claremont |
Claremont School of Theology
1325 N College Ave
Claremont, CA, 91711 |
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| Ministry Schools in Costa Mesa |
Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 |
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| Ministry Schools in El Cajon |
Southern California Seminary
2075 E. Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA, 92019 |
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| Ministry Schools in Escondido |
Westminster Theological Seminary in California
1725 Bear Valley Pky
Escondido, CA, 92027 |
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| Ministry Schools in Fresno |
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
4824 E Butler
Fresno, CA, 93727 |
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| Ministry Schools in Fullerton |
Hope International University
2500 E Nutwood Ave
Fullerton, CA, 92831 |
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| Ministry Schools in La Mirada |
Biola University
13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, CA, 90639 |
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| Ministry Schools in Los Angeles |
King's College and Seminary
14800 Sherman Way
Los Angeles, CA, 91405 |
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World Mission University
500 Shatto Pl Ste 600
Los Angeles, CA, 90020 |
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| Ministry Schools in Malibu |
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA, 90263 |
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| Ministry Schools in Pasadena |
Fuller Theological Seminary in California
135 N Oakland Ave
Pasadena, CA, 91182 |
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| Ministry Schools in Redding |
Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA, 96003 |
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| Ministry Schools in Riverside |
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA, 92504 |
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La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA, 92515 |
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| Ministry Schools in Rocklin |
William Jessup University
333 Sunset Blvd.
Rocklin, CA, 95765 |
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| Ministry Schools in San Anselmo |
San Francisco Theological Seminary
105 Seminary Road
San Anselmo, CA, 94960 |
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| Ministry Schools in San Diego |
Bethel Seminary San Diego
6116 Arosa St
San Diego, CA, 92115 |
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| Ministry Schools in Santa Clara |
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA, 95053 |
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| Ministry Schools in Santa Clarita |
The Master's College and Seminary
21726 Placerita Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA, 91321 |
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| Ministry Schools in Scotts Valley |
Bethany University
800 Bethany Dr
Scotts Valley, CA, 95066 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Anaheim | $23,810.00 | $31,296.67 | $37,940.00 | $54,396.67 | $69,610.00 | $43,320.00 |
| Berkeley | $24,420.00 | $30,873.33 | $40,116.67 | $59,596.67 | $72,186.67 | $45,990.00 |
| Camarillo | $27,120.00 | $33,950.00 | $45,315.00 | $58,125.00 | $82,745.00 | $49,985.00 |
| Costa Mesa | $23,810.00 | $31,296.67 | $37,940.00 | $54,396.67 | $69,610.00 | $43,320.00 |
| El Cajon | $19,713.33 | $24,533.33 | $35,410.00 | $49,343.33 | $62,573.33 | $39,953.33 |
| Escondido | $19,713.33 | $24,533.33 | $35,410.00 | $49,343.33 | $62,573.33 | $39,953.33 |
| Fresno | $30,115.00 | $36,440.00 | $48,875.00 | $66,680.00 | $81,185.00 | $51,700.00 |
| Fullerton | $23,810.00 | $31,296.67 | $37,940.00 | $54,396.67 | $69,610.00 | $43,320.00 |
| Riverside | $26,213.33 | $35,710.00 | $41,676.67 | $52,716.67 | $72,653.33 | $44,946.67 |
| Rocklin | $23,393.33 | $28,493.33 | $35,500.00 | $47,063.33 | $73,233.33 | $40,876.67 |
| San Anselmo | $35,015.00 | $40,900.00 | $57,335.00 | $73,390.00 | $90,930.00 | $60,100.00 |
| San Diego | $19,713.33 | $24,533.33 | $35,410.00 | $49,343.33 | $62,573.33 | $39,953.33 |
| Santa Clara | $25,990.00 | $30,666.67 | $42,320.00 | $55,976.67 | $65,326.67 | $43,990.00 |
| Scotts Valley | $39,330.00 | $47,620.00 | $56,040.00 | $71,470.00 | $84,240.00 | $60,130.00 |
| Profession | Skills Required | Duties Performed |
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