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Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

4 Colleges
$42,116 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Pastoral Specialized Ministries

#1

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO

Our 2023 rankings named Nazarene Bible College the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries students. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, pastoral counseling graduates from Nazarene Bible College take out $42,116 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado Christian University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Nazarene University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Pastoral Specialized Ministries Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Nampa, NNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Denver Seminary

Littleton, CO

Out of the 4 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Denver Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Denver Seminary 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 Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 31
Utah 5
Idaho 20

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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