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Pastoral Specialized Ministries Master's Degree

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Master’s Degrees

There are 217 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.0% of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,230 degrees were awarded toPastoral Specialized Ministries majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pastoral Specialized Ministries at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 66
Associate’s Degree 177
Bachelor’s Degree 1,047
Master’s Degree (this page) 1,748
Doctor’s Degree 133

Earnings of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,962
4 years $41,537
5 years $44,763

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with female students. About 51.1% of graduates with this degree are women.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 598
Women 624
Gender Diversity of Master's Degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries

The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Specialized Ministries graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 593 48.5%
Asian 83 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 200 16.4%
Black or African American 170 13.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2 0.2%
Two or More Races 16 1.3%
Race Unknown 73 6.0%
International Students 85 7.0%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Master's Degree Students

This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.0% of graduates are in this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 278 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The most popular school in the United States for Pastoral Specialized Ministries students seeking a master's degree is Liberty University. This school awarded 167 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 157 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Redeemers University North America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ozark Christian College is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 101 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Westminster Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Loyola University Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 77 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Lee University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 70 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Dallas Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX

Nelson University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX

University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Grace Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Dallas Baptist University is a popular choice for Pastoral Specialized Ministries majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Maranatha Baptist University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Specialized Ministries. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Specialized Ministries here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1,323
Lay Ministry 732
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 678
Youth Ministry 327
Women’s Ministry 75

Below are some popular majors similar to Pastoral Specialized Ministries that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological and Ministerial Studies 15,135
Bible/Biblical Studies 3,603
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 1,249
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1,235
Religious Education 1,230

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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