Bachelor’s Degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Education Levels of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 378 people earned their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. This makes it the 424th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 | 688 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 378 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 161 |
| Graduate Certificate | 81 |
| Associate Degree | 42 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 29 |
| Basic Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for pastoral studies/counseling majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for pastoral studies/counseling majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. About 57.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 217 |
| Women | 161 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral studies/counseling bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 233 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular Pastoral Studies/Counseling Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Moody Bible Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Of these students, 18% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lee University. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,470 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Lee University. Of these students, 33% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Life Pacific College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from LIFE Bible College. About 69% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana Wesleyan University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from IWU.
Oral Roberts University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,502 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from ORU. About 82% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Taylor University. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,533 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Taylor U. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Crown College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Crown.
The 8th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baptist Bible College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Baptist Bible College.
The King's University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from TKU. About 92% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Liberty University.
Universidad Teologica del Caribe is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,995 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from UTC. Of these students, 71% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Central University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from North Central University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ozark Christian College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Ozark Christian College. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
World Mission University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from World Mission University. About 84% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lancaster Bible College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Lancaster Bible College.
Maranatha Baptist University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,120 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from MBU.
Arlington Baptist University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,833 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from ABU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Calvary University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,830 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Calvary. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Dallas Christian College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Dallas Christian College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacific Rim Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in pastoral studies/counseling. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Pacific Rim Christian University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pastoral studies/counseling that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Youth Ministry | 270 |
| Lay Ministry | 217 |
| Other Pastoral Ministries | 202 |
| Urban Ministry | 17 |
| Women’s Ministry | 13 |
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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