Clinical Pastoral Counseling Master’s Degrees
There are 18 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of Clinical Pastoral Counseling graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 187 people earned theirClinical Pastoral Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical Pastoral Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 187 |
Earnings of Clinical Pastoral Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling of $46,824 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,066 |
| 4 years | $46,824 |
| 5 years | $52,641 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. About 74.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 42 |
| Women | 122 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical Pastoral Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 9 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 19.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 7 | 4.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical Pastoral Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Clinical Pastoral Counseling students seeking a master's degree is Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Regent University is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity International University-Illinois comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lancaster Bible College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Christian Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Christian University is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Criswell College is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Toccoa Falls College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Abilene Christian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland University is a popular choice for Clinical Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Clinical Pastoral Counseling that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 10,855 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,135 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,476 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3,545 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,296 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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