Associate Degrees in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 143 people earned their associate degree in pastoral counseling. This earns it the #150 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pastoral counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,227 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,097 |
| Basic Certificate | 425 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 245 |
| Graduate Certificate | 216 |
| Associate Degree | 143 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 80 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in pastoral counseling is $34,629. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,534 to a high of $35,736.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in pastoral counseling. About 53.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 66 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 77 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer an associate degree in pastoral counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Valor Christian College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Valor Christian College. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Valor Christian College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,629.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their associate degree is Grace Christian University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,121 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Grace. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Grace Christian University pastoral counseling graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,629.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from IWU. About 35% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,629.
Ozark Christian College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Ozark Christian College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Ozark Christian College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,629.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their associate degree is Calvin University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,909 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Calvin. Calvin University pastoral counseling graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,629.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa pastoral counseling graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,629.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Southwestern Assemblies of God University pastoral counseling graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,629.
Union University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Union. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in pastoral counseling at Union University make a median salary of 34,629.
Maranatha Baptist University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,120 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from MBU. Data shows that MBU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,629.
Crown College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pastoral counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Crown. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in pastoral counseling at Crown College make a median salary of 34,629.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in pastoral counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from NOBTS. Those who complete their associate degree in pastoral counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 34,629.
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in pastoral counseling from Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College. Those who complete their associate degree in pastoral counseling at Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College make a median salary of 34,629.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pastoral counseling that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 351 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 214 |
| Missionary Studies | 27 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 25 |
| Sacred Music | 19 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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