Pastoral Counseling Master’s Degrees
There are 109 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Pastoral Counseling. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.7% of Pastoral Counseling graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,323 people 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 (this page) | 811 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 90 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 280 |
| Women | 332 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Pastoral Counseling graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 26 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 15.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 25 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 35 | 5.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Pastoral Counseling students seeking a master's degree is Liberty University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master'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.
University of St Thomas is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master'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.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Pastoral Counseling here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moody Bible Institute is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 29 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 25 master'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.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling. This school awarded 24 master'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 is a popular choice for Pastoral Counseling majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Pastoral Counseling from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.