Pastoral Counseling Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 109 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Pastoral Counseling. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Pastoral Counseling graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,323 students earned theirPastoral Counseling majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Pastoral Counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 22 |
| Associate’s Degree | 47 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 353 |
| Master’s Degree | 811 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 90 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Pastoral Counseling 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 Counseling majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Pastoral Counseling. About 53.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 189 |
| Women | 164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 61.5% |
| Asian | 25 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 12 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling 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 is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valor Christian College is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maranatha Baptist University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Life Pacific University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pastoral Counseling that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Lay Ministry | 732 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 678 |
| Youth Ministry | 327 |
| Women’s Ministry | 75 |
| Urban Ministry | 65 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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