Doctor’s Degrees in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 245 people earned their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. This earns it the #74 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling is $74,619. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $74,619 and the high is $74,619.
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 doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. About 68.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 168 |
| Women | 77 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 129 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in pastoral counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for pastoral counseling students seekinga doctor's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from SBTS. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 74,619.
George Fox University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,057 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from GFU. About 35% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GFU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Master's University and Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from The Master's University. The Master's University and Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
The 4th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is McCormick Theological Seminary. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from McCormick Theological Seminary. About 47% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at McCormick Theological Seminary make a median salary of 74,619.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Northern Seminary. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 74,619.
Trinity International University - Illinois is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from TIU Illinois. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Trinity International University - Illinois make a median salary of 74,619.
Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Bakke Graduate University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from BGU. About 50% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Bakke Graduate University make a median salary of 74,619.
The 9th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Westminster Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. Data shows that Westminster Theological Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
The 11th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Catholic Theological Union at Chicago. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Catholic Theological Union. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Catholic Theological Union at Chicago pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from CCCTS. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
The 13th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Fordham U. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Fordham U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
Neumann University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Neumann. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Neumann University make a median salary of 74,619.
The 15th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from HUC - JIR. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that HUC - JIR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
The 15th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Chicago Theological Seminary. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Chicago Theological Seminary. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Chicago Theological Seminary make a median salary of 74,619.
Abilene Christian University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from Abilene Christian. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Abilene Christian University make a median salary of 74,619.
Eastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from EU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling at Eastern University make a median salary of 74,619.
The 19th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Saint Mary of the Lake. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from University of St. Mary of the Lake. University of Saint Mary of the Lake pastoral counseling graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,619.
The 19th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral counseling from LSTC. Data shows that LSTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,619.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pastoral counseling that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 273 |
| Religious Education | 114 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
| Missionary Studies | 85 |
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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