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Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Alabama

32 students earned Pastoral Counseling degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Pastoral Specialized Ministries is the 148th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors in Alabama

Pastoral Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a pastoral counseling major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pastoral counseling majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 53.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 34.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 780 people employed in jobs related to a pastoral counseling degree, compared to 104,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Jobs in Alabama

In this state, pastoral counseling grads earn an average of $47,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $46,980.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer pastoral counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Oakwood University

Huntsville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,749 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

#2

Amridge University

Montgomery
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,939 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,618.

#3

Faulkner University

Montgomery
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. 54% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Samford University

Birmingham
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Careers in AL

Some of the careers pastoral counseling majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 9% $61,030
Clergy 7% $46,690
Religious Workers 6% $44,060
Religious Activities and Education Directors 5% $82,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pastoral counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Theological & Ministerial Studies 64
Biblical Studies 42
Sacred Music 24
Missionary Studies 5
Religious Education 1

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