Pastoral Counseling Graduate Certificates
There are 109 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 90 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling of $41,537 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 59.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 42.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 23.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 25.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 148 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 102 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 66 graduate certificates 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.
Dallas Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 56 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 50 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from this school. 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 37 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 36 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Master's University and Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 36 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 34 graduate certificates 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.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 32 graduate certificates 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.
Valor Christian College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maranatha Baptist University is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 25 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 graduate certificates 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.
Southeastern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 graduate certificates in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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