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Pastoral Specialized Ministries in Pennsylvania

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Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in Pennsylvania

188 Pastoral Counseling students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Pastoral Specialized Ministries is the 137th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Pastoral Specialized Ministries Majors in Pennsylvania

Pastoral Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 104
Bachelor’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Associate Degree 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a pastoral counseling major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of pastoral counseling majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 5,420 people in the state and 104,220 people in the nation working in pastoral counseling jobs.

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Wages for Pastoral Specialized Ministries Jobs in Pennsylvania

Pastoral Counseling grads earn an average of $49,920 in the state and $46,980 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer pastoral counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
854 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,038 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,430. In their early career, Lancaster Bible College grads earn an average salary of $35,396.

#3

Cairn University

Langhorne
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $25,765. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#4

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Geneva. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,179. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,554 a year.

#5

Eastern University

Saint Davids
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,879 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,011.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
557 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. An average student at UVF will pay a net price of $21,509.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,506 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#8

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

In their early career, CSU grads earn an average salary of $32,428. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

#10

Moravian College

Bethlehem
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,605 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Moravian will pay a net price of $27,801. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Moravian.

#10

Villanova University

Villanova
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,358 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

Pastoral Specialized Ministries Careers in PA

Some of the careers pastoral counseling majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 10% $74,380
Clergy 3% $45,260
Religious Workers 3% $25,000
Religious Activities and Education Directors 3% $33,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to pastoral counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Theological & Ministerial Studies 569
Biblical Studies 301
Other Theology & Religion 25
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Missionary Studies 18
Religious Education 17
Sacred Music 6

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