Doctor’s Degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Education Levels of Pastoral Studies/Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 161 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 | 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 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 70.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral studies/counseling doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 84 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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 $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,057 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. Of these students, 35% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 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, 47% were women and 80% 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 $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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from SBTS.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pastoral studies/counseling majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from Northern Seminary.
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 $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 50% of this group were women, and 100% 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. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 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. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 300 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 HUC - JIR. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in pastoral studies/counseling from EU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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 50% 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. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 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. 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to pastoral studies/counseling that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Pastoral Ministries | 59 |
| Urban Ministry | 20 |
| Lay Ministry | 5 |
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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