Master’s Degrees in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,227 people earned their master's degree in pastoral counseling. This makes it the 101st most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pastoral counseling is $45,235. 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 $40,320 and the high is $46,316.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for pastoral counseling students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in pastoral counseling. About 51.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 592 |
| Women | 635 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 603 |
| International Students | 81 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 96 |
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Andrews University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Andrews. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at Andrews University make a median salary of 45,235.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 70 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from NOBTS. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,235.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from DTS Dallas. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary make a median salary of 45,235.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Westminster Theological Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,235.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,235.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. 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, 42 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from The Master's University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at The Master's University and Seminary make a median salary of 45,235.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from DBU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Dallas Baptist University pastoral counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,235.
The 8th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Loyola Chicago. About 44% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at Loyola University Chicago make a median salary of 45,235.
University of St. Thomas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from UST. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that UST graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,235.
Lancaster Bible College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,985 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Lancaster Bible College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at Lancaster Bible College make a median salary of 45,235.
The 11th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bethel University Minnesota. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,566 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Bethel University Minnesota. Bethel University Minnesota pastoral counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,235.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Olivet Nazarene University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Olivet Nazarene. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at Olivet Nazarene University make a median salary of 45,235.
Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Luther Rice. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Luther Rice College & Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,235.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from SBTS. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary pastoral counseling graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,235.
Fordham University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Fordham U. Of these students, 58% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at Fordham University make a median salary of 45,235.
World Mission University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from World Mission University. Of these students, 76% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that World Mission University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,235.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Seminary of the Southwest. Data shows that Seminary of the Southwest graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,235.
Grace College and Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Grace College. Of these students, 53% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in pastoral counseling at Grace College and Theological Seminary make a median salary of 45,235.
Seattle University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Seattle U. Data shows that Seattle U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,235.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to pastoral counseling that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 9,872 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
| Missionary Studies | 312 |
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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