Graduate Certificates in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 216 people earned their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. This earns it the #81 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pastoral counseling students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. About 50.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 106 |
| Women | 110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 37 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for pastoral counseling students seekinga graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Liberty University. About 70% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 16% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Calvin Theological Seminary. 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 graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Calvin Seminary. About 63% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Fox University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from GFU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 75% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St Catherine University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from St. Kate's.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in pastoral counseling. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from NOBTS. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fordham University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Fordham U. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Catholic Theological Union.
Dallas Baptist University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from DBU.
Nazarene Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in pastoral counseling. 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 graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Nazarene Theological Seminary.
University of Dayton is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in pastoral counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from UDayton.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from SEBTS. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Athenaeum of Ohio. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in pastoral counseling from Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pastoral counseling that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 547 |
| Biblical Studies | 252 |
| Missionary Studies | 225 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 94 |
| Religious Education | 26 |
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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