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Pastoral Specialized Ministries at University of Valley Forge

What traits are you looking for in a school for Pastoral Specialized Ministries, take a look at what University of Valley Forge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Valley Forge sits in Phoenixville, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 pastoral specialized ministries graduations were recorded at University of Valley Forge.

Studying Online at University of Valley Forge

Many students take online classes at University of Valley Forge. Of 589 students, 162 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 205 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Rankings at University of Valley Forge

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Valley Forge’s Pastoral Specialized Ministries program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#29 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#34 of 45

Earnings for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Graduates from University of Valley Forge

Those who finish University of Valley Forge’s Pastoral Specialized Ministries program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,735
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$38,216
4 years	$42,530
5 years	$35,468

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates from University of Valley Forge report median earnings of $42,530, compared with $43,557 for all University of Valley Forge graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates at University of Valley Forge, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates at University of Valley Forge are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Bachelor’s Program at University of Valley Forge

Of the 10 bachelor’s pastoral specialized ministries degrees awarded at University of Valley Forge, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Pastoral Specialized Ministries bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Valley Forge.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	1

Minority students account for 50% of Pastoral Specialized Ministries bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Valley Forge, above the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Pastoral Specialized Ministries Concentrations at University of Valley Forge

The Pastoral Specialized Ministries program at University of Valley Forge breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Pastoral Counseling	8
Youth Ministry	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Graduates

Those who complete Pastoral Specialized Ministries program at University of Valley Forge go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$75,358
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$64,599
Religious Workers, All Other	$58,956
Clergy	$49,854

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.