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Pastoral Specialized Ministries in Massachusetts

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Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Massachusetts

105 Pastoral Counseling students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Pastoral Specialized Ministries major is the 146th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.2%
  • White: 24.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 17.1%
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Jobs for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 1,430 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a pastoral counseling grad in the state is $60,600, compared to a typical salary of $46,980 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer pastoral counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,489 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

#2

Gordon College

Wenham
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599.

#4

Merrimack College

North Andover
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

In their early career, Merrimack grads earn an average salary of $49,705. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. This private school has an average net price of $34,367.

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Careers in MA

Some of the careers pastoral counseling majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Clergy 17% $59,620
Philosophy and Religion Professors 16% $78,120
Religious Activities and Education Directors 8% $42,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Theological & Ministerial Studies 599
Biblical Studies 87
Religious Education 18
Missionary Studies 4
Sacred Music 3
Other Theology & Religion 2

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