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Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the New England Region

2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the New England Region

4 Colleges
$30,712 Avg Salary
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, pastoral counseling and specialized ministries was ranked #168 in the country. In fact 3,116 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in the New England Region

Check out the pastoral counseling programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top New England Region Schools in Pastoral Specialized Ministries

#1

Gordon College

Wenham, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Gordon College the best school in the New England Region for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. Located in the suburb of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Pastoral Counseling majors at Gordon College take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 4 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Hamilton.

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#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is a great place for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. Located in the rural area of Standish, Saint Joseph's Maine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Colleges by State

Explore the best pastoral counseling and specialized ministries colleges for a specific state in the New England region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 105
Connecticut 11
Maine 0

One of 7 majors within the area of study, pastoral counseling and specialized ministries has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Pastoral Counseling

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Biblical Studies 4,119
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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