Pastoral Counseling Doctor’s Degrees
There are 109 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Pastoral Counseling. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.6% 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 | 353 |
| Master’s Degree | 811 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 90 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Pastoral Counseling of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Pastoral Counseling students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Pastoral Counseling. About 76.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 131 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 49.7% |
| Asian | 15 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 22.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.6% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 6.4% |
| International Students | 13 | 7.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor'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.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 50 doctor'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.
Andrews University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor'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.
George Fox University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor'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.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 36 doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor'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.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valor Christian College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 29 doctor'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.
Maranatha Baptist University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor'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.
Life Pacific University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor'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.
Southeastern University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 doctor'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.
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 23 doctor'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Pastoral Counseling that also offer doctor’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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