Doctor’s Degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Education Levels of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. This earns it the #95 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 studies/counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 672 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 357 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 132 |
| Graduate Certificate | 120 |
| Associate Degree | 95 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pastoral studies/counseling majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pastoral studies/counseling majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 99 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral studies/counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Pastoral Studies/Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Fox University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,516 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from GFU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/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 $31,950 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 studies/counseling from The Master's University.
McCormick Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from McCormick Theological Seminary. Of these students, 17% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from SBTS.
Trinity International University - Illinois is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,998 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from TIU Illinois.
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Catholic Theological Union. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. 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 studies/counseling from CCCTS. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Neumann University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Neumann.
Chicago Theological Seminary is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Chicago Theological Seminary. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from HUC - JIR.
Amridge University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Amridge. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gardner - Webb University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Gardner - Webb.
University of Saint Mary of the Lake comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from University of St. Mary of the Lake. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from FBBC&TS.
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*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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